application

[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]

/ ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

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Definition of application

noun

the act of putting to a special use or purpose: the application of common sense to a problem.

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.

the act of requesting: Her application for assistance was, surprisingly, received favorably by the members of the assembly.

a formal or written request for employment, admission, funding, authorization, etc.: 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.

an act or instance of spreading on, rubbing in, or bringing into contact: 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.

OTHER WORDS FOR application

1 utilization.

3 aptitude, pertinence, suitability.

4 solicitation, soliciting, suit, petition.

7 assiduity, diligence, industry; persistence, perseverance.

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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

synonym study for application

7. See effort.

OTHER WORDS FROM application

in·ter·ap·pli·ca·tion, nounnon·ap·pli·ca·tion, nouno·ver·ap·pli·ca·tion, nounpre·ap·pli·ca·tion, noun

re·ap·pli·ca·tion, noun

Words nearby application

appliance, appliance garage, applicability, applicable, applicant, application, application program, applications package, applicative, applicator, applicatory

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How to use application in a sentence

The use of machine learning applications has also eased the way people write or create content.
Five ways to use machine learning in digital marketing|Birbahadur Kathayat|February 12, 2021|Search Engine Watch
The mission of the fund is to “make bitcoin the internet’s currency,” a job application describes.
Jack Dorsey and Jay Z invest 500 BTC to make Bitcoin ‘internet’s currency’|Manish Singh|February 12, 2021|TechCrunch
A platform created by OVR Technology releases aroma to make virtual reality experiences more vivid, with plans for applications that range from PTSD treatment to trainings for hazardous jobs.
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MetaHuman Creator could be similarly versatile, offering advanced character creation for next-gen platform games, mobile applications, and special effects in movies.
Meet the eerily realistic digital people made with Epic’s MetaHuman Creator|Stan Horaczek|February 11, 2021|Popular-Science

Purchase applications also continue to increase on an annual basis, and the average loan balance again climbed to a new high of $402,200.
Mortgage rates stuck in neutral amid economic uncertainty|Kathy Orton|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
“Defendant moved his hands in a manner so as to avoid the application of handcuffs to his wrists,” the complaint says.
Protesters Slimed This Good Samaritan Cop|Michael Daly|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
My parents were thrilled with my choice, even though I had never even paid the campus a visit during the application process.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story stated that ISIS has been known to use the application FireChat.
ISIS Keeps Getting Better at Dodging U.S. Spies|Shane Harris, Noah Shachtman|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While that application has been used in Iraq, ISIS has not been confirmed to have used it.
ISIS Keeps Getting Better at Dodging U.S. Spies|Shane Harris, Noah Shachtman|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Denied in his green-card application, he said, “I came instantly that day,” to the shrine.
Mother Cabrini, Saint of the Green Card|Michael Luongo|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This system had been in full operation in both districts prior to the general application of the voluntary system.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
This demand was made with scornful seriousness; with a ruthless application to the feelings of a son.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
It is true that such application is not so high or grand as when they govern ideas, but it is equally genuine.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Modified and amended as their system is in its practical application, it still largely conditions our outlook to-day.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
Application of gentle heat or appropriate chemicals will serve to differentiate them.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd

British Dictionary definitions for application

application

/ (ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən) /

noun

the act of applying to a particular purpose or use

relevance or valuethe practical applications of space technology

the act of asking for somethingan application for leave

a verbal or written request, as for a job, etche filed his application

diligent effort or concentrationa 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

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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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