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applet
[ ap-lit ]
noun
, Computers, Informal.
- a small application program that can be called up for use while working in another application.
applet
/ ˈæplɪt /
noun
- computing a computer program that runs within a page on the Internet
applet
/ ăp′lĭt /
- A small computer program that has limited features, requires limited memory resources, and is designed to be downloaded from the Internet to run on a webpage. An applet cannot read or write data on the user's machine.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of applet1
First recorded in 1990–95; app(lication) + -let
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Word History and Origins
Origin of applet1
C20: from app ( lication program ) + -let
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Example Sentences
You can only attach one social network action per trigger, so if you need to post to more than two at once, you’ll have to set up multiple applets.
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You can also click on Explore to find applet templates for what you want.
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In this situation, you’ll need an applet that responds to a trigger—say a ping from your fitness tracker that says you’ve hit your target—with a corresponding action—in this case, a tweet.
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Even beginners can put applets together, and IFTTT guides you through the whole process.
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