app
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A computer program, especially one made for a phone or tablet.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
"App" is a shortened, everyday form of "application", and it's the form almost everyone uses in speech.
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Which word fits the gap? "She downloaded a new _____ to help her learn vocabulary."
Answer: app
In your own words, what does "app" mean?
A computer program, especially one made for a phone or tablet.
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