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API (application programming interface) system
APP-lih-CAY-shun PRO-gram-ing IN-ter-face SISS-tum
noun
The enabling of an e-commerce platform to connect services to other applications, facilitate communication and share data. API systems have a wide range of capabilities for e-commerce brands and merchants, including managing and updating product catalogs, customizing checkout experiences, authenticating transactions, and many more.