Applet

Quick meaning: Applet is a noun meaning (computing) A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser.

Meaning

(computing) A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser.

Example Sentences

Holonyms: app, application, program

You can also configure a hot corner to open the Expo screen, or install the Expo applet.

If a component must run on different kinds of client systems and if the limitations imposed by sandboxing are acceptable or outright desirable, then building that component as a Java applet makes sense.

Word Forms

• applets

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subprogram, thread, microapp, adlet, subapplication, maplet.

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