Application programs

application program

noun
Computers. a program used for a particular application (opposed to system program).
Also, applications program.
Also called application software, applications software.

application programmer, noun
application programming, noun

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ap·pli·ca·tion

[ap-li-key-shuhn]
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.
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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.
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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

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


1. utilization. 3. aptitude, suitability, pertinence. 4. solicitation, petition. 7. assiduity, industry, persistence, perseverance. See effort.

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