Application Program (or Application Software, App) is a comprehensive, self-contained program that is written and designed for a specific need or purpose. (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet, web browser, email, media player, file viewer, etc.) (Opposite of the System Software which is the infrastructure in the computer (e.g., operating system, utilities and related components))
Reference Definition by Aiche.org: Application Program is a generic term for a computer program written for a particular application, possibly unique to a particular installation. Logical assembly of all the programming language ELEMENTS and constructs necessary for the intended signal processing required for the control of a MACHINE or PROCESS by a PES.
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