noun
- a small application program designed to perform a specific task, typically run within a web browser or larger software environment
Usage: computing; common in web and software contexts
Examples
- The Java applet loaded quickly in the browser window.
- She used a calculator applet to convert currency.
- The weather applet on the desktop displays the current temperature.
- Mobile devices often run lightweight applets instead of full applications.
- The company developed a scheduling applet for their website.
- Users can download applets to extend their software's functionality.