(1) A collection of programs or data files.
(2) A set of ready-made software routines (functions) for programmers. The routines are linked into the program when it is compiled. See class library.
(2) A set of ready-made software routines (functions) for programmers. The routines are linked into the program when it is compiled. See class library.
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