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
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
Examples of application in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Interested filmmakers and investors are encouraged to consult the guidelines available on the FDC website for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
—
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Many Philly landlords are offering move-in specials, waiving application fees and reducing deposits to attract renters, Zumper's Crystal Chen tells Axios.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Some people fear this technology could have military applications.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
That may not matter in some applications: a mass-market advertising campaign, for example, may not be entirely unique.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Many Philly landlords are offering move-in specials, waiving application fees and reducing deposits to attract renters, Zumper's Crystal Chen tells Axios.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Some people fear this technology could have military applications.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
That may not matter in some applications: a mass-market advertising campaign, for example, may not be entirely unique.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Application.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/application. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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application
noun
ap·pli·ca·tion
ˌap-lə-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: an act of applying
application of paint to a house
b
: an act of putting to use
application of a new method
c
: the use to which something is put
2
: ability to fix one's attention on a task
3
a
: a request made personally or in writing
an application for a job
b
: a form used for making a request
fill out a job application
4
: something put or spread on a surface
an oily application for dry skin
5
: ability to be put to practical use
6
: a computer program that performs one of the major tasks for which a computer is used
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.
W. J. Brennan, Jr.
also
: a form used to make such a request
an insurance application
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