CEFR B2

api

noun

Meaning

A set of rules and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.

Examples

The app uses a public API to fetch real-time stock prices.
Developers can integrate the service into their own platforms via the provided API.

Synonyms: interface, protocol, connector

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api (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ/

Definition

A set of rules and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.

Examples

The app uses a public API to fetch real-time stock prices.
Developers can integrate the service into their own platforms via the provided API.

How to Use api

API for (prepositional phrase): To describe the purpose or function of an API. — "This is an API for accessing user data."
API integration (collocation): The process of connecting different software systems using an API. — "API integration allows seamless data transfer between applications."
API endpoint (collocation): A specific URL where an API can be accessed to perform a function. — "The API endpoint for user authentication is /auth/login."

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