application programming interface
See also: Application Programming Interface
English
editNoun
editapplication programming interface (plural application programming interfaces)
- (computing, programming) A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications, which makes it possible for software components to interact with one another, leading to the ability to share data over a network.
Synonyms
edit- API (abbreviated form)
Translations
editset of routines, protocols and tools