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应用

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/ap/

Also known as: application, mobile app, apps

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

An app (application) is a program you install or open to do a task — messaging, maps, banking, learning — on a phone, tablet, or computer.

Real-World Example

WhatsApp, Maps, and your banking client are all apps on a smartphone.

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