1. countable noun [NOUN to-infinitive, oft on/uponN]
An applicationfor 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.
Our son's application to join the Army has been turned down on a medical issue.
Tickets are available on application.
Synonyms: request, claim, demand, appeal More Synonyms of application
2. variable noun
The applicationof a rule or piece of knowledge is the use of it in a particular situation.
Students learned the practical application of the theory they had learned in theclassroom. [+ of]
The book provides an outline of artificial intelligence and its application to robotics.
[Also + to]
Synonyms: relevance, use, value, practice More Synonyms of application
3. countable noun
In computing, an application is a piece of software designed to carry out a particular task.
4. uncountable noun
Application is hard work and concentration on what you are doing over a period of time.
...his immense talent, boundless energy and unremitting application.
Synonyms: effort, work, study, industry More Synonyms of application
5. variable noun
The applicationof something to a surface is the act or process of putting it on or rubbing it into the surface.
With repeated applications of weedkiller, the weeds were overcome. [+ of]
Synonyms: utilization, use, practice, exercise More Synonyms of application
More Synonyms of application
application in British English
(ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
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
4.
a verbal or written request, as for a job, etc
he filed his application
5.
diligent effort or concentration
a job requiring application
6.
something, such as a healing agent or lotion, that is applied, esp to the skin
7. logic, mathematics
the process of determining the value of a function for a given argument
8. short for application program, applications package
application in American English
(ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of applying
; specif.,
a.
the act of putting something on
the application of cosmetics
b.
the act of putting something to use
a job calling for the application of many skills
2.
anything applied, esp. a remedy
3.
a way of applying or method of applying or using; specific use
a scientific principle having many applications in industry
4.
an asking for something; request
an application for employment
5.
a form to be filled out with pertinent data in applying for something, as for employment
6.
continued mental or physical effort; close attention; diligence
7.
relevance or practicality
this idea has no application to the case
8. Computing
a.
any specific task, as billing or inventory, to be performed by a program
b.
a program for performing such a task
; often in the pl. form when used attributively [an application program, applications software]
Word origin
ME applicacioun < L applicatio, a binding on, joining to < pp. of applicare, apply
application in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(æplɪkeɪʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) applications
noun (count) (noncount)
(Pharmaceutical: Administration)
The application of a medical preparation, or an application of it, is an act or instance of bringing it into contact with a surface.
Cases of rheumatism are treated by the application of this ointment.
Make sure the skin is clean before the application of the cream.
An application of a medical preparation is an act or instance of bringing it into contact with asurface.
COBUILD Collocations
application
asylum application
initial application
practical application
successful application
university application
Examples of 'application' in a sentence
application
Please send in your applications early as places are limited.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The technology allows end users to build and customise their own business process applications.
Computing (2010)
You plan to make an application as soon as your financial adviser returns from his holiday.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But just because these technologies are thrilling doesn’t mean they don’t have practical business applications.
Computing (2010)
Two people will need to support your membership application.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Any bid for additional flights would be part of the planning application for a third runway.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Gwynedd council said that it would be up to the applicant to decide whether to submit a full application.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Other universities are receiving fewer or no applications for jobs and research posts that previously would have been in great demand.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Many planning applications are available online - simply search a postcode or road name.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Multiple applications from the same household will ALL be cancelled.
The Sun (2016)
The array of mobile applications now available is speeding up this trend.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They come on campus to promote their opportunities to students and encourage early applications.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They use two specific applications in the battle against false logs and corrupted police notes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The application for membership is expected to be accepted.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
His central interest was in the application of economic theory to accounting.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They join a portfolio with an emphasis on the practical application of knowledge.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The skill of sauce and the application of heat.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Then there are the people who cheat during the application process.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We received a considerable number of strong applications from poetry organisations for national portfolio funding.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The following day a mortgage broker submitted an application and the same income details were provided.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The practical applications of science were always a focus and motivation for his work.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Who was dispatching their precious job application to the man in the post room?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The most obvious is to oppose any planning application.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We were getting four times as many applications as we could process.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It may also be easier to move officials between departments and projects without a formal application process.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
No grumbles about their effort and application.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Follow the simple instructions online to make your application.
The Sun (2013)
Cloud applications are software normally stored on a computer but now usable directly from the internet.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It also received a big increase in applications early this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is interesting what kind of applications people might use it for.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One club rejected her application for membership on the grounds that she was too famous.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The key to this is in finding practical applications for the knowledge that has been acquired.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They also wanted to catch out cheats who rent a second home close to the school during the application period.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The price is available on application.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Not surprisingly, the unresolved questions of evolutionary theory affect these applications.
Christianity Today (2000)
In other languages
application
British English: application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ NOUN
An application for something such as a job or a place at a college is a formal written request to be given it.
His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.
American English: application
Arabic: طَلَب
Brazilian Portuguese: solicitação formal
Chinese: 申请
Croatian: prijava
Czech: žádost
Danish: ansøgning
Dutch: sollicatie
European Spanish: solicitud formulario
Finnish: hakemus
French: candidature
German: Bewerbung
Greek: εφαρμογή
Italian: domanda
Japanese: 申し込み
Korean: 신청
Norwegian: søknad
Polish: podanie
European Portuguese: candidatura
Romanian: cerere
Russian: заявление
Latin American Spanish: solicitud
Swedish: ansökan
Thai: การสมัคร
Turkish: başvuru
Ukrainian: заява
Vietnamese: đơn xin
All related terms of 'application'
application form
a form to be filled in when applying for job , grant etc
asylum application
An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
killer application
a highly innovative , very powerful , or extremely useful computer application ; esp one sufficiently important as to justify purchase of the equipment or software
application process
A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result.
application program
a computer program that is written and designed for a specific need or purpose
application software
software designed for a specific need or purpose
initial application
An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
planning application
In Britain, a planning application is a formal request to a local authority for permission to build something new or to add something to an existing building.
practical application
The application of a rule or piece of knowledge is the use of it in a particular situation.
successful application
An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
university application
An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
application development
the development of specialized programs or sets of specialized programs and associated documentation designed to carry out a particular task
wireless application protocol
a global application that enables mobile-phone users to access the internet and other information services
Chinese translation of 'application'
application
(æplɪˈkeɪʃən)
n
(c) (for job, grant etc) 申请(請) (shēnqǐng) (份, fèn)
(u) (= hard work) 专(專)心 (zhuānxīn)
(c/u) (= use)[of knowledge, theory etc]应(應)用 (yìngyòng) (种(種), zhǒng)