app

1 of 2

noun

ˈap

Synonyms of app next

: application sense 3

a word processing app

especially : an application designed for a mobile device (such as a smartphone)

Health-insurance companies and government officials alike are drawn to the ability of smartphone apps to reach tough-to-access patients, to effect long-term lifestyle changes, and to do it all at a very low cost. —

Marcellus Hall

abbreviation

apparatus

appendix

appliance

Example Sentences

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Noun

TikTok is setting a daily time limit for all teen users on the video-sharing app to help rein in excessive social media use. —

PCMAG, 1 Mar. 2023 If users disable the 60-minute screen-time limit and spend more than 100 minutes on the app per day, TikTok will prompt them to set a daily screen time limit. —

Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Mar. 2023 TikTok might be too big to ban, no matter what lawmakers say If the 60-minute limit is reached, users will be prompted to enter a passcode — requiring them to make an active decision to extend their time spent swiping through videos on the app. —

Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 1 Mar. 2023 Restrictions on the popular video app are spreading across the US More:Is TikTok the new Google? —

Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2023 Listen to the episode: Listen to Valley 101 on your favorite podcast app or stream the full episode below. —

Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2023 Together, the trio joked about kissing their mutual ex, lip-synching to a popular sound on the app. —

Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2023 But Henry’s delivery became a subject of discussion on the app and on other social media platforms. —

Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2023 Setting up an account on Tesla's app is also required for access. —

Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2023 See More

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