Meaning of the word API in English

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API

US /ˌeɪ.piˈaɪ/
UK /ˌeɪ.piˈaɪ/
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Abbreviation

1.

a set of functions and procedures allowing the creation of applications that access the features or data of an operating system, application, or other service

Example:
Developers use an API to integrate different software components.
The weather service provides an API for accessing real-time weather data.
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