application

noun

ap·pli·ca·tion ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce application (audio)

: an act of applying:

a(1)

: an act of putting something to use

application of new techniques

(2)

: a use to which something is put

new applications for old remedies

: an act of administering or laying one thing on another

application of paint to a house

: assiduous attention

succeeds by application to her studies

: request, petition

an application for financial aid

: a form used in making a request

filling out an application

: a program (such as a word processor or a spreadsheet) that performs a particular task or set of tasks

: the practical conclusion or lesson to be derived from a speech or writing (such as a moral tale)

: a medicated or protective layer or material

an oily application for dry skin

: capacity for practical use

words of varied application

Example Sentences

Our loan application has been approved. Anyone interested in running for office must file an application by August 1st. If you'd like to be considered for the job, please send us a letter of application that gives your experience and qualifications. Please fill out this application. The application of heat often helps sore muscles. Repeated application of fertilizer will help the grass become green and healthy. Repeated applications of fertilizer will help the grass become green and healthy. The cut should be treated with a generous application of ointment. Strict application of the rules is necessary in this case. the application of new information See More

Recent Examples on the Web And thanks to TikTok, the '80s perm could be making a comeback now that formulas and techniques for application have advanced.

Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 The state has implemented short-term changes to improve discharge including changing to lower-phosphorus fish food, moving some fish to other hatcheries, and storing waste for land application as fertilizer instead of putting it into the river.

Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 As for the most effective application, Dr. Parks recommended pouring the liquidy formula directly into your hands and patting it into your skin gently.

Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 What is your signature technique for lip-gloss application?

Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022 There are now per-language options for each application.

Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The display is bright and colorful, and high-resolution enough for this application.

Christian De Looper, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 No deadline for the application has yet been announced.

Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Waid said the company hopes to get approval for the application later this month.

Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English applicacioun, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French applicacion, borrowed from Medieval Latin applicātiōn-, applicātiō "bringing into contact, coming to shore, bringing into use for a particular purpose," going back to Latin, "act of attaching or joining," from applicāre "to bring into contact (with), situate near, bring to bear (on)" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at apply

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

application

noun

ap·pli·ca·tion ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce application (audio)

: the act or an instance of applying

application of the rules

One application of paint should cover the wall well enough.

: something put or spread on a surface

The nurse put cold applications on the sprained ankle.

: request entry 1 sense 1

an application for a job

: a document used to make a request for something

You have to fill out an application.

: ability to be put to practical use

The tool has a number of applications.

: a computer program (as a word processor or browser)

单词	application
释义	application noun ap·pli·ca·tion ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 1 : an act of applying: a(1) : an act of putting something to use application of new techniques (2) : a use to which something is put new applications for old remedies b : an act of administering or laying one thing on another application of paint to a house c : assiduous attention succeeds by application to her studies 2 a : request, petition an application for financial aid b : a form used in making a request filling out an application 3 : a program (such as a word processor or a spreadsheet) that performs a particular task or set of tasks 4 : the practical conclusion or lesson to be derived from a speech or writing (such as a moral tale) 5 : a medicated or protective layer or material an oily application for dry skin 6 : capacity for practical use words of varied application Synonyms employment exercise operation play usage use See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Our loan application has been approved. Anyone interested in running for office must file an application by August 1st. If you'd like to be considered for the job, please send us a letter of application that gives your experience and qualifications. Please fill out this application. The application of heat often helps sore muscles. Repeated application of fertilizer will help the grass become green and healthy. Repeated applications of fertilizer will help the grass become green and healthy. The cut should be treated with a generous application of ointment. Strict application of the rules is necessary in this case. the application of new information See More Recent Examples on the Web And thanks to TikTok, the '80s perm could be making a comeback now that formulas and techniques for application have advanced. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 The state has implemented short-term changes to improve discharge including changing to lower-phosphorus fish food, moving some fish to other hatcheries, and storing waste for land application as fertilizer instead of putting it into the river. Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 As for the most effective application, Dr. Parks recommended pouring the liquidy formula directly into your hands and patting it into your skin gently. Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 What is your signature technique for lip-gloss application? Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022 There are now per-language options for each application. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The display is bright and colorful, and high-resolution enough for this application. Christian De Looper, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 No deadline for the application has yet been announced. Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Waid said the company hopes to get approval for the application later this month. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English applicacioun, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French applicacion, borrowed from Medieval Latin applicātiōn-, applicātiō "bringing into contact, coming to shore, bringing into use for a particular purpose," going back to Latin, "act of attaching or joining," from applicāre "to bring into contact (with), situate near, bring to bear (on)" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at apply First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing application application program interface application programming interface application-specific integrated circuit application service provider application program interface application programming interface application-specific integrated circuit application service provider Kids Definition application noun ap·pli·ca·tion ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 1 : the act or an instance of applying application of the rules One application of paint should cover the wall well enough. 2 : something put or spread on a surface The nurse put cold applications on the sprained ankle. 3 : request entry 1 sense 1 an application for a job 4 : a document used to make a request for something You have to fill out an application. 5 : ability to be put to practical use The tool has a number of applications. 6 : a computer program (as a word processor or browser) Medical Definition application noun ap·pli·ca·tion ˌap-lə-ˈkā-shən 1 : an act of applying the application of a dressing to a wound 2 : a medicated or protective layer or material an oily application for dry skin Legal Definition application noun ap·pli·ca·tion : a request for action or relief most applications request bail…or an extension of time to file W. J. Brennan, Jr. also : a form used to make such a request an insurance application application noun as in use the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance use usage operation exercise employment play exertion reuse Antonyms & Near Antonyms disuse nonuse
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application

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing application

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