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REST API

REST AY-pee-eye

/rɛst ˌeɪpiːˈaɪ/

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RESTAPI

Dictionary meaning

Representational State Transfer — an architectural style for web service communication.

Examples

  • The mobile app fetches data through the company's REST API.

Pronunciation tips

'REST' is an acronym said as a word. 'API' is spelled out: 'ay-pee-eye'.

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