Lexeme: application programming interface  
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  1. noun. An application programming interface (API) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and interact with each other. It specifies how software components should interact, what data formats and structures to use, and what functions or methods are available for use. APIs provide developers with a way to access the functionality of a software application or service without having to understand or modify its underlying code. They facilitate integration, data exchange, and interoperability between different software systems. APIs can be available for various purposes, such as accessing web services, databases, operating systems, or hardware devices. GPT3.5
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  • noun. application programming interface (singular), application programming interfaces (plural)
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