An API is
A) an Abstract Programming Interface
B) an Application Programmer's Interface
C) an Application Programming Interface
D) an Abstract Programmer's Interface
E) an Absolute Programming Interface

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An API stands for Application Programming Interface which is a set of protocols, routines, and tools for building software applications. It specifies how software components should interact and makes it easier for developers to create programs by providing building blocks they can use to develop software quickly and efficiently. Option A, D, and E do not accurately describe what an API is, whereas option B is close but the correct term is "Application Programming" not "Programmer's".

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