"application program" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: application programs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} application program (plural application programs)
  1. (computing) A computer program written to solve a particular problem or to be used in a particular user-defined application. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: application programme [UK] Related terms: application software Translations (Translations): aplika programo (Esperanto)
    Sense id: en-application_program-en-noun-TN7NJ-b1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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