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API (Application Programming Interface)

Noun | /ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ/

A set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs enable developers to access features or data from other services without understanding their internal workings.

Example:
“Twitter’s API lets developers integrate tweet functionality into their apps.”

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