"app" meaning in All languages combined

See app on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /æp/ [UK], [æʔp̚] [US] Audio: en-us-app.ogg [US] Forms: app [singular], apps [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An app is a computer application.
    Sense id: simple-app-en-noun-2ZvBJkkW Categories (other): Computing
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          "text": "There are various apps on the internet that you can download or purchase."
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