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application
[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]
/ ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
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Definition of application
noun
OTHER WORDS FOR application
1 utilization.
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Origin of application
synonym study for application
7. See effort.
OTHER WORDS FROM application
Words nearby application
appley, appliance, appliance garage, applicable, applicant, application, application program, applications package, applicative, applicator, applicatory
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British Dictionary definitions for application
application
/ (ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən) /
noun
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Scientific definitions for application
application
[ ăp′lĭ-kā′shən ]
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.
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