In plain language
It is Zapier’s executable workflow: when its trigger detects matching data, its configured steps process that data.
Example
A Zap starts from a new lead form, filters out personal email addresses, and creates a CRM lead.
Related terms
Trigger · Action · Filter · Automation
Common misconception
“Zap” is a Zapier product term, not a generic synonym for every automation on every platform.
Implementation guidance
Give the Zap a descriptive name, use focused trigger conditions, label steps, test edge cases, and define alerts and replay procedures.