App - Wikipedia-style Article
App
Definition
App is a noun that refers to an application, especially a software application designed for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, or computers. It allows users to perform specific tasks or functions.
Parts of Speech
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /æp/
- Respelling: ap
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /æp/
- Respelling: ap
Etymology
The word "app" is a shortened form of the word "application," referring to software designed for a specific purpose. The term gained popularity in the early 2000s with the rise of mobile devices and was officially added to English dictionaries as a stand-alone term in the 21st century.
Derivatives
- App-based (adjective)
- Appify (verb)
- App-like (adjective)
- App store (noun)
- App developer (noun)
Synonyms
- Application
- Program
- Software
Antonyms
Usage
The noun "app" is widely used in technology to refer to software programs that perform specific functions on digital devices. For example, "She downloaded a new app for photo editing," or "The app helps users track their fitness goals."
Related Terms
- Application: A formal term for software that performs specific tasks.
- Platform: A digital service or environment on which apps operate.
- Software: The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- A software application, especially for mobile devices: Refers to software designed to perform specific tasks or functions on smartphones, tablets, or computers.
- Example: "The app provides navigation assistance to drivers."
- A program or tool on a digital platform: Describes any software that allows users to accomplish a task, often downloaded from an app store.
- Example: "Social media apps are among the most popular downloads."