API (Application Program Interface)
(Computers) interface which enables an application program to communicate with the operating system and other services provided by the operating system (also helps create similar user interfaces within computer programs) | ||||
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API Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Lotus Printer Driver Info
Photoshop Ink Colors Setup
Application Program Interface
Acrobat Plug-in
1st Reader Passed Parameter File
Lotus Printer Driver Info
Photoshop Ink Colors Setup
Application Program Interface
Acrobat Plug-in
1st Reader Passed Parameter File
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API
Application Programming Interface
Application Programming Interface
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API
Application programming interface. The set of commands that an application uses to request and carry out lower-level services performed by a computer's operating system.
API
Application programming interface. The set of commands that an application uses to request and carry out lower-level services performed by a computer's operating system.
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Application Program Interface
Application Program Interface
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
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Application Programming Interface - Program code that allows the application program to interact directly with the operating system .
Application Programming Interface - Program code that allows the application program to interact directly with the operating system .
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A definition of calling conventions by which an application program accesses to other services such as the operating system, drivers, databases, or middleware layers. See CryptoAPI , PKCS .
A definition of calling conventions by which an application program accesses to other services such as the operating system, drivers, databases, or middleware layers. See CryptoAPI , PKCS .
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
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Application Program Interface by which an application program accesses operating system.An API can also provide an interface between a high level language and lower level utilities and services which were written without consideration for the calling conventions supported by compiled languages. Netscape Corporation and Microsoft both provide APIs called NSAPI and ISAPI that essentially extend their web servers, and it provides developers a way to put application code actually within the web server. This means that you don’t have to start up a separate process each time one of these applications is called. And, since that application is always running, it can maintain connections to the database.
Application Program Interface by which an application program accesses operating system.An API can also provide an interface between a high level language and lower level utilities and services which were written without consideration for the calling conventions supported by compiled languages. Netscape Corporation and Microsoft both provide APIs called NSAPI and ISAPI that essentially extend their web servers, and it provides developers a way to put application code actually within the web server. This means that you don’t have to start up a separate process each time one of these applications is called. And, since that application is always running, it can maintain connections to the database.
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Application Program Interface: API is a programmatic interface used for interprogram communications or for interfacing between protocol layers.
Application Program Interface: API is a programmatic interface used for interprogram communications or for interfacing between protocol layers.
| Multimedia Glossary |
API
(Application Programming Interface) - set of routines/functions that an application program uses to request and carry out lower-level services performed by the operating system. For Windows, for example, API's help manage icons, windows, menus and other GUI elements. See related - CGI and MCI .
(Application Programming Interface) - set of routines/functions that an application program uses to request and carry out lower-level services performed by the operating system. For Windows, for example, API's help manage icons, windows, menus and other GUI elements. See related - CGI and MCI .
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See: Application Program Interface
See: Application Program Interface
Application Program Interface
A set of calling conventions which define how a service is invoked through a software package. [Source: RFC1208]
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An interface between the operating system and application programs that specifies how the two communicate with each other.
An interface between the operating system and application programs that specifies how the two communicate with each other.
| Noman's Java(TM) Glossary |
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Application Programming Interface. The specification of how a programmer writing an application accesses the behavior and state of classes and objects.
Application Programming Interface. The specification of how a programmer writing an application accesses the behavior and state of classes and objects.
| The Internet Dictionary |
API
(Application Programming Interface) Interfaces that extend the capabilities of Web servers ; used by programmers to write applications that can interact with other applications. A server API is a published interface that lets software developers write programs that become part of the Web server itself. Usually these are DLLs (Windows dynamic load libraries) that are loaded into memory and stay resident at all times. Some common server APIs and the servers they support:
ISAPI - Microsoft Internet Information Server NSAPI - Netscape Commerce and Enterprise Server WSAPI - O'Reilly Web Site and Web Site Pro
(Application Programming Interface) Interfaces that extend the capabilities of Web servers ; used by programmers to write applications that can interact with other applications. A server API is a published interface that lets software developers write programs that become part of the Web server itself. Usually these are DLLs (Windows dynamic load libraries) that are loaded into memory and stay resident at all times. Some common server APIs and the servers they support:
ISAPI - Microsoft Internet Information Server NSAPI - Netscape Commerce and Enterprise Server WSAPI - O'Reilly Web Site and Web Site Pro
API Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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The American Petroleum Institute, a trade association.
The American Petroleum Institute, a trade association.
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API
Application Programming Interface
Application Programming Interface
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
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Acronym for "American Petroleum Institute," the organization that classifies oil.
Acronym for "American Petroleum Institute," the organization that classifies oil.
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API
Antecedent Precipitation Index
Antecedent Precipitation Index
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Application Programming Interface (API)
Application Programming Interface is a set of functions that conform to conventions of a particular operating system (e.g., Windows) which allows the user to programmatically access the functionality of another program. For example, the kernel of STATISTICA Neural Networks can by accessed by other programs packages (e.g., Visual Basic, STATISTICA BASIC, Delphi, C, C++) in a variety of ways.
Application Programming Interface is a set of functions that conform to conventions of a particular operating system (e.g., Windows) which allows the user to programmatically access the functionality of another program. For example, the kernel of STATISTICA Neural Networks can by accessed by other programs packages (e.g., Visual Basic, STATISTICA BASIC, Delphi, C, C++) in a variety of ways.
| ETSI and 3GPP |
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Application-Process Invocation
Application-Process Invocation
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
application program interface (API)
A formalized set of software calls and routines that can be referenced by an application program in order to access supporting network services.
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American Petroleum Institute
American Petroleum Institute
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American Petroleum Institute.
American Petroleum Institute.
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API
Application Programming Interface
Application Programming Interface
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Application Program Interface
Application Program Interface
| Automotive Acronyms |
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American Petroleum Institute
[USA]
American Petroleum Institute
[USA]
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Application Programming Interface
Application Programming Interface
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Application Program Interface
Application Program Interface
API Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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apium
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wild celery; parsley; (garlands); (GEN apii OLD); like plants; (liked by bees)
N
wild celery; parsley; (garlands); (GEN apii OLD); like plants; (liked by bees)
API Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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American Petroleum Institute.
American Petroleum Institute.
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American Petroleum Institute the oil industry's trade association. The API, through its research and engineering work, establishes operating and safety standards for all segments of the petroleum industry; issues specifications for manufacture of pipe, pressure vessels, and other equipment; and furnishes statistical and other information to government agencies having to do with the industry. the American Petroleum Institute. Founded in 1920, this national oil trade organization' is the leading standardizing organization on oil-filed drilling and producing equipment. It maintains departments of transportation, refining, and marketing in Washington, D.C., and a department of production in Dallas. 2. (slang) indicative of a job being properly or thoroughly (as, "His work is strictly API"). 3. (slang) when used sarcastically, indicative of substandard performance that is predictable or usual (as, "It's API for that engine to be broken down"). 4. degrees API; used to designate API gravity.
American Petroleum Institute the oil industry's trade association. The API, through its research and engineering work, establishes operating and safety standards for all segments of the petroleum industry; issues specifications for manufacture of pipe, pressure vessels, and other equipment; and furnishes statistical and other information to government agencies having to do with the industry. the American Petroleum Institute. Founded in 1920, this national oil trade organization' is the leading standardizing organization on oil-filed drilling and producing equipment. It maintains departments of transportation, refining, and marketing in Washington, D.C., and a department of production in Dallas. 2. (slang) indicative of a job being properly or thoroughly (as, "His work is strictly API"). 3. (slang) when used sarcastically, indicative of substandard performance that is predictable or usual (as, "It's API for that engine to be broken down"). 4. degrees API; used to designate API gravity.
| NCTS Glossary v.1.0 |
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Application Programming Interface; Advanced Passenger Information
Application Programming Interface; Advanced Passenger Information
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Advanced Photonix, Inc.
Exchange: AMEX
Develops, manufactures and markets solid state silicon photo and radiation detection devices and photosensor devices.
Advanced Photonix, Inc.
Exchange: AMEX
Develops, manufactures and markets solid state silicon photo and radiation detection devices and photosensor devices.
API Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
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API
Armor Piercing Incendiary
Armor Piercing Incendiary
API Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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API
American Petroleum Institute
American Petroleum Institute
API Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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American Petroleum Institute
American Petroleum Institute
API Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
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American Petroleum Institute.
American Petroleum Institute.
API Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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api
apios americana n : a north american vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of native americans [syn: groundnut, groundnut vine, indian potato, potato bean, wild bean , apios americana, apios tuberosa]
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apios americana n : a north american vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of native americans [syn: groundnut, groundnut vine, indian potato, potato bean, wild bean , apios americana, apios tuberosa]
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API Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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API (disambiguation)
API as a three-letter acronym may refer to:
- Academic Performance Index, (California)
- Academic Programs International, the provider of study-abroad programmes
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
- Air Pollution Index in Hong Kong
- , the French name for IPA
- American Petroleum Institute
- Animal Protection Institute
- API gravity, a measure of the density of petroleum
- Application programming interface, a term related to computer software
- Asian-Pacific Islander, an abbreviation often used in racial demographics
- Atmospheric pressure ionization, a term in chemistry and mass spectrometry
- Australian Property Institute, formerly known as the Commonwealth Institute of Valuers
- Automated Processes Inc., high end recording studio equipment manufacturers
- Aviation Partners Inc.
- Aviation Preflight Indoctrination, the initial phase of US Naval Aviation training
- Armor Piercing Incendiary, an ammunition designation
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Application programming interface
An application programming interface (API) is a source code interface that an operating system or library provides to support requests for services to be made of it by computer programs.
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