mini-program
nounUK /ˈmɪni ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈmɪni ˈproʊɡræm/
A mini-program is a very small computer program that does one simple job.
She opened a mini-program on her phone to check the weather.
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2. A lightweight application that runs inside a larger app, such as a messaging platform, without needing a separate download.
The store sells its products through a mini-program inside the chat app.
3. A short computer program written to perform a single small task or test.
The students wrote a mini-program to add two numbers together.
4. A small-scale program or initiative, such as a short educational or training course.
The library runs a mini-program on coding for beginners each summer.