Meaning of the word app in English

What does app mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

app

US /æp/
UK /æp/
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Noun

1.

a self-contained program or piece of software designed to fulfill a particular purpose; an application, especially as downloaded by a user to a mobile device.

Example:
I downloaded a new photo editing app.
There's an app for everything these days.
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