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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" Similar requestappealpetitionentreatypleasolicitationsupplicationrequisitionsuitapproachinquiryclaimdemand
- 2. the action of putting something into operation: "the application of general rules to particular cases" Similar implementationuseexerciseemploymentadministrationutilizationpracticeapplyingdischargeexertionexecutionprosecutionenactmentcarrying outaccomplishmentputting into operation/practiceformal:praxis
- ▪ practical use or relevance: "this principle has no application to the present case" Similar relevancerelevancybearingsignificancepertinenceaptnessappositenessgermanenessimportance
- 3. the action of putting something on a surface: "paints suitable for application on fabric" Similar putting onrubbing inspreadingsmearing
- ▪ a medicinal substance put on the skin: "an application to relieve muscle pain" Similar ointmentlotioncreamrubsalveemollientpreparationlinimentembrocationbalmpoulticeunguent
- 4. sustained effort; hard work: "the job takes a great deal of patience and application" Similar diligenceindustriousnessindustryassiduitycommitmentdedicationdevotionconscientiousnessperseverancepersistencetenacitydoggednesssedulousnessconcentrationintentnessattentionattentivenesssteadinesspatienceenduranceefforthard worklaborstrivingendeavor
- 5. a program or piece of software designed and written to fulfill a particular purpose of the user: "a database application" Similar programsoftwareroutineuse
Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin applicatio(n-), from the verb applicare (see apply).
Derivatives
- 1. applicational adjective
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