{"list":[{"author":"Nathanmx","current_vote":"","defid":689981,"definition":"API = application programming interface\r\n\r\nAn API is a series of functions that programs can use to make the operating system do their dirty work. Using [Windows] APIs, for example, a program can open [windows], files, and message boxes--as well as perform more complicated tasks--by passing a single instruction. [Windows] has several classes of APIs that deal with telephony, messaging, and other issues.","example":"[Windows] uses an api called the Win32 API.  You can access many command via the command prompt. 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Used by various sites to interact with their pie servers. 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The [part] of a [drug] that causes the effect.","example":"The API of aspirine is acetylsalicylic [acid].","permalink":"https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=API\u0026defid=5114162","thumbs_down":0,"thumbs_up":0,"word":"API","written_on":"2010-07-24T00:00:00.000Z","udimg_url":"https://udimg.com/v1/social/twitter.webp?word=API\u0026meaning=Active+pharmaceutical+ingredient.+The+part+of+a+drug+that+causes+the+effect.\u0026example=The+API+of+aspirine+is+acetylsalicylic+acid.","play_sound_url":null},{"author":"Rhonda_Lloyd","current_vote":"","defid":7170332,"definition":"A [underground] [rapper] that even does a few Nu-Metal songs about life, [God], or exposing cops or other hypocrites for the cowards they are. Raps or sings about whatever the heck he wants to with a interesting way of talking.","example":"Guy 1: \"Yo, have you heard Api Berlitz on [Youtube]?\"\n\nGuy 2: \"Fuh sho, [kid]'s got [talent]. 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