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Definition of API in English:

API

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noun

Computing

  • 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.

Pronunciation

API

/ˌā ˌpē ˈī/ /ˌeɪ ˌpi ˈaɪ/

Origin

1980s abbreviation of application programming interface.