application
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lɪˈkeɪ noun
1.
the act of putting to a special use or purpose: the application of common sense to a problem.
2.
the special use or purpose to which something is put: a technology having numerous applications never thought of by its inventors.
3.
the quality of being usable for a particular purpose or in a special way; relevance: This has no application to the case.
4.
the act of requesting.
5.
a written or spoken request or appeal for employment, admission, help, funds, etc.: to file an application for admission to a university.
6.
a form to be filled out by an applicant, as for a job or a driver's license.
7.
close attention; persistent effort: Application to one's studies is necessary.
8.
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.
9.
a salve, ointment, or the like, applied as a soothing or healing agent.
10.
Computers.
a.
a type of job or problem that lends itself to processing or solution by computer: Inventory control is a common business application.
b.
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:
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
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
Related forms
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
Synonyms
1. utilization. 3. aptitude, suitability, pertinence. 4. solicitation, petition. 7. assiduity, industry, persistence, perseverance. See effort.
1. utilization. 3. aptitude, suitability, pertinence. 4. solicitation, petition. 7. assiduity, industry, persistence, perseverance. See effort.
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World English Dictionary
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of applying to a particular purpose or use |
| 2. | relevance or value: the practical applications of space technology |
| 3. | the act of asking for something: an application for leave |
| 4. | a verbal or written request, as for a job, etc: he filed his application |
| 5. | diligent effort or concentration: a job requiring application |
| 6. | something, such as a healing agent or lotion, that is applied, esp to the skin |
| 7. | logic, maths the process of determining the value of a function for a given argument |
| 8. | application program short for applications package |
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Word Origin & History
application
late 15c., "the bringing of something to bear on something else," from O.Fr. application, from L. applicationem (nom. applicatio) "a joining to, an attaching oneself to," noun of action from applicare (see apply). Meaning "sincere hard effort" is from c.1600.
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Science Dictionary
| application (āp'lĭ-kā'shən) Pronunciation Key
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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Example sentences
Applicants need to meet a number of different requirements when putting together an application to work in the country.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Both were national and patriotic, advocating principles that were universal in their application.
The symbolic method is limited in its application and is capable of no general demonstration.
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