application program

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noun

Computers. a program used for a particular application (opposed to system program).

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to give up possession or occupancy of.

to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.

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Also called application software, applications software.

OTHER WORDS FROM application program

application programmer, nounapplication programming, noun

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Definition for application software (2 of 2)

application

[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]

/ ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

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.

a written or spoken request or appeal for employment, admission, help, funds, etc.: to file an application for admission to a university.

a form to be filled out by an applicant, as for a job or a driver's license.

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 type of job or problem that lends itself to processing or solution by computer: Inventory control is a common business application.
Also called application software, application program. a computer program used for a particular type of job or problem: Your new computer comes preloaded with applications.

Origin of application

1375–1425; late Middle English applicacio(u)n (< Middle French) < Latin applicātiōn- (stem of applicātiō), equivalent to applicāt(us) applied (past participle of applicāre to apply) + -iōn- -ion

SYNONYMS FOR application

1 utilization.

3 aptitude, suitability, pertinence.

4 solicitation, petition.

7 assiduity, industry, persistence, perseverance. See effort.

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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

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British Dictionary definitions for application software (1 of 2)

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

British Dictionary definitions for application software (2 of 2)

application program

noun

a computer program that is written and designed for a specific need or purpose

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Scientific definitions for application software

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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