a request or petition, esp a formal request made in writing, e.g. to be considered for a job
an act of applying
a use to which something is put
capacity for practical use; relevance
close attention; diligence
a computer program that performs a particular function, e.g. word processing
a lotion or other substance applied to the skin
applicative /əʹplikətiv/ adj
applicatory /əʹplikət(ə)ri/ adj
[Middle English applicacioun from Latin application-, applicatio a bending towards, attaching, from applicare: see apply]