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application program
noun
Computers. a program used for a particular application (opposed to system program).
Also, applications program.
Also called application software, applications software.
Related forms
application programmer, noun
application programming, noun
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Application programs
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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.
EXPANDa 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.
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COLLAPSEComputers.
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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