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Snap is a term with multiple meanings across different domains, including sound-related actions, hardware, photography, software packaging, social programs, and games. The word can function as a noun or a verb and appears in everyday language and technical terminology.

A snap refers to a short, sharp cracking or popping sound produced by a sudden movement or break. As a verb, to snap can mean to suddenly break or to move quickly, and the phrase it's a snap is used to describe something easy to do.

A snap fastener, also called a press stud, is a two-part clothing fastener consisting of male and female parts that interlock. They are widely used on garments, bags, and accessories as a quick, tool-free closure substitute for buttons or zippers.

In photography and media, a snap is an informal term for a photograph, as in take a snap. The term is common in British English. The technology company Snap Inc. develops the Snapchat app, known for ephemeral messages and a range of augmented reality features.

Snap is also the name of a packaging format for software on many Linux distributions. Snaps are containerized applications that run with a managed runtime called snapd and can be distributed via the Snap Store, offering cross‑distribution installation and automatic updates.

SNAP refers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the United States, a federal aid program administered by states to help low‑income individuals and families purchase food. Benefits are provided via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards and are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In games, Snap is a card game in which players compete to call 'snap' when two cards match, often resulting in a pile grabbing contest. The term also appears in various idioms, such as 'a snap decision.'