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application
[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of putting to a special use or purpose:
the application of common sense to a problem.
Synonyms:
- the special use or purpose to which something is put:
a technology having numerous applications never thought of by its inventors.
- the quality of being usable for a particular purpose or in a special way; relevance:
This has no application to the case.
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- the act of requesting:
Her application for assistance was, surprisingly, received favorably by the members of the assembly.
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- a formal or written request for employment, admission, funding, authorization, etc.: His first job application led to an interview.
She submitted applications to three universities.
His first job application led to an interview.
- Also called application form. a form to be filled out by an applicant, as for a job or a driver's license:
Attach a passport photo to your completed application.
- close attention; persistent effort:
Application to one's studies is necessary.
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- an act or instance of spreading on, rubbing in, or bringing into contact: a second application of varnish.
the application of a compress to a wound;
a second application of varnish.
- a salve, ointment, or the like, applied as a soothing or healing agent.
- Computers. a computer program, such as a word processor, graphics editor, utility, etc., used for a particular type of job or problem:
The new version 4.0 of their music production application contains several improvements.
Antiviral and firewall applications are system utilities that protect your computer.
application
/ ˌæɪˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act of applying to a particular purpose or use
- relevance or value
the practical applications of space technology
- the act of asking for something
an application for leave
- a verbal or written request, as for a job, etc
he filed his application
- diligent effort or concentration
a job requiring application
- something, such as a healing agent or lotion, that is applied, esp to the skin
- logic maths the process of determining the value of a function for a given argument
- short for application program applications package
application
- A computer program with an interface, enabling people to use the computer as a tool to accomplish a specific task. Word processing, spreadsheet, and communications software are all examples of applications.
Other Word Forms
- ·ٱ····پDz noun
- ԴDz····پDz noun
- ·····پDz noun
- ····پDz noun
- ····پDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of application1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
California, along with two other states that dared mention diversity and equity in their grant applications, will be especially hard hit.
The Scottish government, which is considering whether to approve the project, says it cannot comment on live applications.
It is a project Rubasingham first pitched as part of her application for the job, saying his involvement would make for a "cut-through show that goes beyond theatre".
It also wants to make dental care cheaper, by opening applications to a national insurance programme for 4.5 million Canadians aged 18 to 64.
The official supporters' group has 400 branches worldwide and Parker said it already had ticket applications from places such as Thailand, Iraq, Australia and the United States for the final.
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