application programming interface
US /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈɪntərfeɪs/
UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈɪntərfeɪs/
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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
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Developers use an Application Programming Interface to integrate different software systems.
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The new feature is available through our public API.
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