Killer Application

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Definition of 'Killer Application'

Killer application or "killer app" is a buzzword that describes a software application that surpasses all of its competitors.
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Investopedia explains 'Killer Application'

The term is sometimes used to describe a type of software. For example, email applications have been described as the killer app of the 90s.

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