> [...] because the meaning is disambiguated by context. Until it's not disambiguated, especially that API and service implementing the API are in quite close

> [...] because the meaning is disambiguated by context. Until it's not disambiguated, especially that API and service implementing the API are in quite close domains and they will cause trouble in understanding. Really, no need to pollute our already difficult jargon with "API" meaning "service" ("API service", if you feel that "service" is overloaded).