Api

usgb/ˈeɪ.piː.aɪ/
noun

An application programming interface (API) is a set of protocols and tools for building and interacting with software applications.

Developers often use an API to access data from a web service.
Visual representation of "api" - An application programming interface (API) is a set of protocols and tools for building and interacting with software applications.

Often appears as...

  • application programming interface
  • RESTful API

Usage tips

Formal

REST API, web API, public API

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Context

Use 'API' to describe software integration in tech conversations.

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The company integrated their service using a REST API.
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Clarity

Ensure you understand what data an API provides before starting to use it.

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Checking the API documentation is crucial to understand what data is available.
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Formality

In professional settings, refer to API as 'application programming interface' for clarity.

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During the meeting, we discussed the application programming interface we will utilize.
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