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Definition of app noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

app

noun
 
/æp/
 
/æp/
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  1. a piece of software that you can download to a device such as a smartphone or tablet, for example to look up information or to play a game
    • You first need to install the app on your device.
    • to download/launch an app
    • to build/develop an app
    • Have you got the dictionary app on your phone?
    • Gaming today is all about mobile app downloads.
    • app developers
    • The app is available on/in the app store.
    see also in-appTopics Computersa2
  2. (also application)
    a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software
    • a database app
    see also killer app
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