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   ap·pli·ca·tion

   /ˌapləˈkāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a formal request to an authority for something: "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 putting something on a surface: "paints suitable for application on fabric" Similar putting onrubbing inspreadingsmearing
   • ▪ a medicinal substance put on 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 worklaborstrivingendeavor
   • 5. a program or piece of software designed and written to fulfill a particular purpose of the user: "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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