Apps: meaning, definitions and examples

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apps

 

[ รฆps ]

Context #1

mobile technology

Applications, commonly referred to as apps, are software programs designed to perform specific tasks or functions on electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets. Apps can range from productivity tools and entertainment apps to social media platforms and gaming applications. They are typically downloaded from app stores and can be free or paid.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • Many people use apps to stay organized and increase their efficiency.
  • I downloaded a new app for learning languages on my phone.
  • She spends hours playing games on her favorite app.
Context #2

abbreviation for applications

In the context of job applications, 'apps' can refer to the documents and forms submitted by individuals seeking employment opportunities. These applications often include resumes, cover letters, and other materials that showcase a candidate's qualifications and experience.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • She submitted her apps to multiple companies in hopes of landing a job.
  • The HR department reviews all the apps received for the open position.

Translations

Translations of the word "apps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aplicativos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Apps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aplikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะดะฐั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aplikacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ—ใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท applications

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplicaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygulamalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทุจูŠู‚ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aplikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aplikรกcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ”็”จ็จ‹ๅบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aplikacije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrit

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplicaciones

Word origin

The term 'apps' is a shortened form of 'applications' and became popular with the rise of mobile technology and smartphones. The concept of software applications dates back to the early days of computing, but the term 'apps' gained widespread use in the late 2000s with the launch of app stores like Apple's App Store and Google Play Store. The convenience and accessibility of apps have transformed the way people interact with technology, leading to a vast ecosystem of diverse applications catering to various needs and interests.

See also: app.