Angular
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Angular is a TypeScript-based open-source web framework for building dynamic single-page applications. It provides tools for routing, forms, HTTP client, and state management.
Example in context
“Using Angular's dependency injection, the team was able to create reusable services that update the user interface seamlessly.”
“Using Angular's dependency injection, the team was able to create reusable services that update the user interface seamlessly.”
Where engineers use it
Angular is used extensively in enterprise web applications for its structured approach to component-based architecture. Engineers use it to build scalable client-side applications with built-in features like routing and forms.
Practice: can you use “Angular” at work?
A colleague is new to Angular and needs to understand how to define a routing module and lazy-load a feature module.
Show a model answer
“Create a new Angular component and add it to the app module.”
“Angular” in 21 languages
| English | Angular |
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| Turkish | Angular |
| French | Angular |
| German | Angular |
| Spanish | Angular |
| Chinese | Angular |
| Arabic | أنجولار |
| Portuguese | Angular |
| Russian | Ангулар |
| Japanese | Angular |
| Italian | Angular |
| Vietnamese | Angular |
| Hindi | एंगुलर |
| Thai | แองกูลาร์ |
| Indonesian | Angular |
| Korean | 앵귤러 |
| Bengali | অ্যাঙ্গুলার |
| Dutch | Angular |
| Swedish | Angular |
| Finnish | Angular |
| Ukrainian | Ангулар |
Frequently asked questions
What does Angular mean in engineering?
Angular is a TypeScript-based open-source web framework for building dynamic single-page applications. It provides tools for routing, forms, HTTP client, and state management. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Angular?
Angular is pronounced /ˈæŋɡjʊlər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Angular used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Using Angular's dependency injection, the team was able to create reusable services that update the user interface seamlessly.”
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