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In computing, program or job designed for the benefit of the end user. Examples of general-purpose application programs include word processors, desktop publishing programs, databases, spreadsheet packages, and graphics programs (see CAD and CAM). Application-specific programs include payroll and stock control systems. Applications may also be custom designed to solve a specific problem, not catered for in other types of application.
The term is used to distinguish such programs from those that control the computer (systems programs) or assist the programmer, such as a compiler.
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application (computing)
CAD
CAM
communications program
compiler
computer game
computer graphics
database
DDE
desktop publishing
document
drawing program
DTP
expert system
macro
object-oriented programming
office suite
open source
operating system
program
public-domain software
shareware
software
spreadsheet
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word processing
CAD
CAM
communications program
compiler
computer game
computer graphics
database
DDE
desktop publishing
document
drawing program
DTP
expert system
macro
object-oriented programming
office suite
open source
operating system
program
public-domain software
shareware
software
spreadsheet
wizard
word processing
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