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ap⋅pli⋅ca⋅tion

  [ap-li-key-shuhn]
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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. 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. application program.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME applicacio(u)n (< MF) < L applicātiōn- (s. of applicātiō), equiv. to applicāt(us) applied (ptp. of applicāre to apply ) + -iōn- -ion

Synonyms:
1. utilization. 3. aptitude, suitability, pertinence. 4. solicitation, petition. 7. assiduity, industry, persistence, perseverance. See effort.
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ap·pli·ca·tion   (āp'lĭ-kā'shən)   
n.  
  1. The act of applying.
  2. Something applied, such as a cosmetic or curative agent.
    1. The act of putting something to a special use or purpose: an application of a new method.
    2. A specific use to which something is put: the application of science to industry.
    3. A request, as for assistance, employment, or admission to a school.
    4. The form or document on which such a request is made.
  4. The capacity of being usable; relevance: Geometry has practical application in aviation and navigation.
  5. Close attention; diligence: shows application to her work.
    1. A request, as for assistance, employment, or admission to a school.
    2. The form or document on which such a request is made.
  7. Computer Science A computer program with a user interface.
adj.   Computer Science also applications
Of or being a computer program designed for a specific task or use: applications software for a missile guidance system.

[Middle English applicacion, from Old French, from Latin applicātiō, applicātiōn-, from applicātus, past participle of applicāre, to affix; see apply.]
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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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