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application

[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of putting to a special use or purpose:

    the application of common sense to a problem.

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  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.

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  4. the act of requesting:

    Her application for assistance was, surprisingly, received favorably by the members of the assembly.

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  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. close attention; persistent effort:

    Application to one's studies is necessary.

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  8. 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.

  9. a salve, ointment, or the like, applied as a soothing or healing agent.
  10. 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

/ ˌæɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

application

  1. 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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Other Word Forms

  • ·ٱ····پDz noun
  • ԴDz····پDz noun
  • ·····پDz noun
  • ····پDz noun
  • ····پDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of application1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Middle French applicacio(u)n, from Latin پō- (stem of پō ), equivalent to (ܲ) “applied” (past participle of the verb apply ) + -ō- -ion
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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

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The High Court Judge hearing the case, Sir Jonathan Cohen, rejected Ossai and his British wife's application to be assessed to care for Lucy.

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Michael Cohen, for the defendant, said "others are representing Mr Kadolski in an application for permission to appeal" against the convictions.

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But another possible source could have been from repeated applications of fertilizers containing lead and arsenic that were widely used over the last century, Wallace said.

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You can fill out an application online, upload the required documents and schedule an appointment at your local DMV office.

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California is giving residents another chance at a grabbing thousands of dollars in free cash toward the purchase of an e-bike after a similar voucher offer last year saw a massive wave of applications.

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