Application

noun

,æplə'keɪʃən

Noun

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
“he advocated the application of statistics to the problem”
“a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis”
Type of:UsageEmploymentExercise
the work of applying something
“the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”
“a complete bleach requires several applications”
Similar:Coating Covering
a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
“he has tried several different word processing applications”
Type of:ProgramProgramme
a diligent effort
“it is a job requiring serious application”
Similar:Diligence
Type of:EffortSweatTravail
the action of putting something into operation
“the application of maximum thrust”
“massage has far-reaching medical applications”
“the application of indexes to tables of data”
Type of:Action
a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
“December 31 is the deadline for applications”
Type of:RequestPostulationPetition
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
Similar:Lotion
Type of:RemedyTherapeuticCurative