"IAP" meaning in All languages combined

See IAP on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: IAPs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} IAP (countable and uncountable, plural IAPs)
  1. (computing) Initialism of integrated access point: a series of access points built into a single device and controlled by a single, multi-channel MAC resident on an array controller. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: integrated access point (extra: a series of access points built into a single device and controlled by a single, multi-channel MAC resident on an array controller) Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-IAP-en-noun-8Cc~T-Aw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 69 31 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (computing) Initialism of in-app purchase: a technology used in games and various other software that allows you to purchase virtual goods within the software. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: in-app purchase (extra: a technology used in games and various other software that allows you to purchase virtual goods within the software) Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-IAP-en-noun-6Z70XBfP Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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