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API synonyms
What's the difference between API / endpoint / interface / web API / REST API
the same term; a program interface for interacting with software
The service exposes an API for developers.
a specific URL or access point in an API, not the whole API
This API has several endpoints for different actions.
a general term for a way systems interact; may not be specifically a software API
The interface between the two systems is simple.
an API used over the web, usually over HTTP; more specific than API
The company offers a web API for its data.
a web API that follows REST principles; a specific kind of API
We built a REST API for the mobile app.
an API that uses GraphQL; a specific type of API
The frontend consumes a GraphQL API.
a set of development tools; may include APIs, but is not an API itself
Install the SDK before using the platform’s API.
a collection of ready-made code and functions; may use an API, but is not an API
The library wraps the API for easier use.
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How to pronounce API and what this word means
API means API. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce API
/ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ/
API translation
API
API examples
The API makes the app easier to build.
API transcription
/ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ/, /ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ/
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API meaning: what does it mean?
API in a professional learning context.
API pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
API is pronounced as /ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
API definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The API makes the app easier to build. Translation: API делает приложение проще в разработке.
Is API part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, API can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is API part of Programming vocabulary?
Yes, API can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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