application
a.k.a. app -or- program -or- software
Used interchangeably with program and software, this is a general term for a program that performs specific tasks, such as word processing, database management, e-mail sending or retrieval, or Web browsing. Unlike system software, which maintains and organizes the computer system (such as the operating system), an app is an end-user program.
See also : app killer app
NetLingo Classification: Technical Terms
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