application
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.
Origin of application
1synonym study For application
Other words for application
| 1 | utilization |
| 3 | aptitude, pertinence, suitability |
| 4 | solicitation, soliciting, suit, petition |
| 7 | assiduity, diligence, industry; persistence, perseverance |
Other words from application
- in·ter·ap·pli·ca·tion, noun
- non·ap·pli·ca·tion, noun
- o·ver·ap·pli·ca·tion, noun
- pre·ap·pli·ca·tion, noun
- re·ap·pli·ca·tion, noun
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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 WatchThe 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 | TechCrunchA 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.
Aromas can evoke beloved journeys — or voyages not yet taken | Jen Rose Smith | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostMetaHuman 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-SciencePurchase 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.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTCORRECTION: 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 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile 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 | THE DAILY BEASTDenied in his green-card application, he said, “I came instantly that day,” to the shrine.
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 PhillipsThis 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 PorterIt 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 Leacockapplication of gentle heat or appropriate chemicals will serve to differentiate them.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
British Dictionary definitions for application
/ (ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən) /
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
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Scientific definitions for 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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