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application
[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of putting to a special use or purpose:
the application of common sense to a problem.
Synonyms: utilization
- 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.
Synonyms: pertinence, aptitude
- the act of requesting:
Her application for assistance was, surprisingly, received favorably by the members of the assembly.
Synonyms: petition, suit, soliciting, solicitation
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms: perseverance, persistence, industry, diligence, assiduity
- 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.
- 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.
application
/ ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən /
noun
- 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
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.
Other Words From
- 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of application1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The government said SFI had been a success, with 37,000 funding agreements agreed, but it would not accept any new applications.
The country is currently the world's largest supplier of cobalt - which has defence and aerospace applications as well as being essential for batteries in electric vehicles - but most of this goes to China.
The court was told the occupants did not oppose the application and the judge granted Mr Hall possession and that "persons unknown" must pay his costs.
Small businesses and workers can find the application and more information here.
Defending the plans, Pennycook said "expert planning officers" would support elected councillors with technical detail and allow councillors to focus on larger, more controversial applications.
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