application
Americannoun
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the act of putting to a special use or purpose.
the application of common sense to a problem.
- Synonyms:
- utilization
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the special use or purpose to which something is put.
a technology having numerous applications never thought of by its inventors.
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the quality of being usable for a particular purpose or in a special way; relevance.
This has no application to the case.
- Synonyms:
- pertinence, aptitude
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the act of requesting.
Her application for assistance was, surprisingly, received favorably by the members of the assembly.
- Synonyms:
- petition, suit, soliciting, solicitation
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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.
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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.
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close attention; persistent effort.
Application to one's studies is necessary.
- Synonyms:
- perseverance, persistence, industry, diligence, assiduity
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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.
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a salve, ointment, or the like, applied as a soothing or healing agent.
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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.
noun
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the act of applying to a particular purpose or use
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relevance or value
the practical applications of space technology
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the act of asking for something
an application for leave
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a verbal or written request, as for a job, etc
he filed his application
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diligent effort or concentration
a job requiring application
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something, such as a healing agent or lotion, that is applied, esp to the skin
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logic maths the process of determining the value of a function for a given argument
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short for application program applications package
Related Words
See effort.
Other Word Forms
- interapplication noun
- nonapplication noun
- overapplication noun
- preapplication noun
- reapplication noun
Etymology
Origin of application
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Middle French applicacio(u)n, from Latin applicātiōn- (stem of applicātiō ), equivalent to applicāt(us) “applied” (past participle of the verb applicāre apply ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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By some way, the University of Manchester has the highest number of applications in the UK.
From BBC
Policymakers are interested too, debating whether public policy and taxpayer money should be used to propel off-site construction from niche application to a regular, if not dominant, feature of the industry.
From Los Angeles Times
The advance could help open the door to the first neuromorphic supercomputer, offering a new path toward energy efficient computing for national security and other critical applications.
From Science Daily
Other reforms include giving a "default yes" to planning applications near railway stations, including on green belt land, and a requirement that new builds include nature-friendly features, such as installing swift bricks, to support wildlife.
From BBC
Scotland's application with the ball and in the field was admirable.
From BBC
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