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applying, vbl. n.|əˈplaɪɪŋ|
[f. apply v. + -ing1.]
Application. (But now mostly gerundial.)
1. A putting into practical contact, into practice, into relation with specific cases.
1538Starkey England 171 In the applying of the ground to the plowgh. 1607Hieron Wks. I. 451 Being, by the powerfull applying of the word, conuicted of sin. 1653Gauden Hierasp. 95 Proportionable applyings of all orderly and prudential means for union.
2. Assiduous practice or attention; plying.
c1380Wyclif Clerks Possess. xxx. Wks. 1880, 134 To triste more in special preynge & appliynge of synful men. 1541R. Hyrde Vives' Instr. Chr. Wom. (1592) B vij, The applying of their worke is bosted of. 1612Brinsley Lud. Lit. 302 Continuall applying brings learning, and the credit of a schoole. |