Definition of "applet" []

• Computer Science An application that has limited features, requires limited memory resources, and is usually portable between operating systems. (noun)

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• "Nevertheless, the applet is an interesting way to extend the Sega brand with games fans and a fun promotional tool for the TGS."
• "The applet is obviously still installed and it autimatically remembers the network I last used."
• "Sure the java applet is more secure, since everything is local – but Hushmail controls that, too."