I assume that you are referring to the client object model – these could be viewed as SharePoint APIs allowing third party applications to communicate with SharePoint or use them within SharePoint web parts (these could be viewed as controls / widgets if you are coming from a different background).
You can find this useful: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/office/fp179912%28v=office.15%29.aspx
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