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   application

   /ˌaplɪˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a formal request to be considered for a position or to be allowed to do or have something, submitted to an authority, institution, or organization: "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 applying something to a surface: "paints suitable for application on fabric" Similar putting onrubbing inspreadingsmearing
   • ▪ a medicinal substance applied to 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 worklabourstrivingendeavour
   • 5. a program or piece of software designed to fulfil a particular purpose: "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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › applicationAPPLICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPLICATION definition: 1. an official request for something, usually in writing: 2. a computer program that is designed…. Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › applicationAPPLICATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An application for something such as a job or a place at a college is a formal written request to be given it.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › applicationAPPLICATION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act of applying to a particular purpose or use. relevance or value. the practical applications of space technology. the act of asking for something.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › applicationApplication Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of APPLICATION is an act of applying. How to use application in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › applicationApplication - definition of application by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › applicationApplication - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › applicationapplication noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of application noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.