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- DictionaryAp·pli·ca·tion/ˌapləˈkāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a formal request to an authority for something: "an application for leave"
- 2. the action of putting something into operation: "the application of general rules to particular cases"
An application is a request for a job, assistance or admission to a school. Colleges might want you to submit your application by Dec. 1, but they won't let you know if you've been accepted until sometime in April. An application is also a form you fill out for something.
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.
[countable, uncountable] a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university. a planning/patent/visa application. We have received applications from more than 3 000 students. You need to complete the online application form.
an official request for something, usually in writing: an application for a bank loan. application noun (USE) a way in which something can be used for a particular purpose: This technology has many practical applications. application noun (COMPUTER PROGRAM) B2. a computer program designed for a particular purpose:
2 days ago · 1. countable noun [NOUN to-infinitive, oft on/upon N] An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it. His application for membership of the organisation was rejected. [ + for] Applications should be submitted as early as possible.
Britannica Dictionary definition of APPLICATION. 1. a : a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) [count] We've made an application for certification. [=we have applied to be certified] Our loan application has been approved/denied.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Computers ap‧pli‧ca‧tion /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ S1 W1 noun 1 written request [ countable, uncountable] a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something application for an application for a grant application from The unive...
