What does application mean?
Definitions for application
ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃənap·pli·ca·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
application, practical applicationnoun
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
"he advocated the application of statistics to the problem"; "a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis"
applicationnoun
a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
"December 31 is the deadline for applications"
application, coating, coveringnoun
the work of applying something
"the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
application, application program, applications programmenoun
a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
"he has tried several different word processing applications"
lotion, applicationnoun
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
"a lotion for dry skin"
application, diligencenoun
a diligent effort
"it is a job requiring serious application"
applicationnoun
the action of putting something into operation
"the application of maximum thrust"; "massage has far-reaching medical applications"; "the application of indexes to tables of data"
Wiktionary
applicationnoun
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb.
applicationnoun
The thing applied.
He invented a new application by which blood might be stanched. --Johnson.
applicationnoun
The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
If a right course . . . be taken with children, there will not be much need of the application of the common rewards and punishments. --John Locke.
applicationnoun
The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.
applicationnoun
A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)
The iPhone application VR+ connects to major social networks.
applicationnoun
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school.
December 31 is the deadline for MBA applications.
applicationnoun
A petition, entreaty, or other request.
Their application for a deferral of the hearing was granted.
Etymology: Late applicacioun, from applicacion (application), from applicationem, accusative singular of applicatio, from applico.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Applicationnoun
Etymology: from apply.
It should seem very extraordinary, that patent should be passed, upon the application of a poor, private, obscure mechanick. Jonathan Swift.
If a right course be taken with children, there will not be much need of the application of the common rewards and punishments. John Locke.
I have discovered no other way to keep our thoughts close to their business, but by frequent attention and application, getting the habit of attention and application. John Locke.
His continued application to such publick affair, as may conduce to the benefit of his kingdoms, diverts him from pleasures. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 46.
This crime certainly deserves the utmost application and wisdom of a people to prevent it. Addison.
There is no stint which can be set to the value or merit of the sacrificed body of Christ; it hath no measured certainty of limits, bounds of efficacy unto life it knoweth none, but is also itself infinite in possibility of application. Richard Hooker, b. v.
This principle acts with the greatest force in the worse application; and the familiarity of wicked men more successfully debauches, than that of good men reforms. John Rogers.
ChatGPT
application
An application, often referred to as an application program or software, is a program or set of programs designed for the end users to perform specific tasks. These tasks could range from simple functions such as playing multimedia files or browsing the Internet, to more complex tasks like accounting, data management, advanced design, scientific simulations, and more. Applications can be found on various platforms, such as desktop computers, mobile devices, or in web browsers.
Webster Dictionary
Applicationnoun
the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb
Applicationnoun
the thing applied
Applicationnoun
the act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use
Applicationnoun
the act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence; as, I make the remark, and leave you to make the application; the application of a theory
Applicationnoun
hence, in specific uses: (a) That part of a sermon or discourse in which the principles before laid down and illustrated are applied to practical uses; the "moral" of a fable. (b) The use of the principles of one science for the purpose of enlarging or perfecting another; as, the application of algebra to geometry
Applicationnoun
the capacity of being practically applied or used; relevancy; as, a rule of general application
Applicationnoun
the act of fixing the mind or closely applying one's self; assiduous effort; close attention; as, to injure the health by application to study
Applicationnoun
the act of making request of soliciting; as, an application for an office; he made application to a court of chancery
Applicationnoun
a request; a document containing a request; as, his application was placed on file
Etymology: [L. applicatio, fr. applicare: cf. F. application. See Apply.]
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
application
1. The system or problem to which a computer is applied. Reference is often made to an application as being either of the computational type (arithmetic computations predominate) or of the data processing type (data handling operations predominate). 2. In the intelligence context, the direct extraction and tailoring of information from an existing foundation of intelligence and near real time reporting. It is focused on and meets specific, narrow requirements, normally on demand.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
application
A word of extensive use, for the principles of adjusting, augmenting, and perfecting the relations between sciences.
Editors Contribution
application
A type of computer software.
The application was working so efficiently and everyone was really pleased.
Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020
application
The act and process of to apply.
The online application for the grant was easy and simple to complete. The online application for college was simple.
Submitted by MaryC on April 1, 2020
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Application
Applicant vs. Application -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Applicant and Application.
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'application' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1012
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'application' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1231
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'application' in Nouns Frequency: #235
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of application in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of application in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of application in a Sentence
It may well be doubted whether human ingenuity can construct an enigma... which human ingenuity may not, by proper application, resolve.
The court weighed that and still granted the application, there was a bias, but the evidence was so overwhelming, the application was granted anyway.
The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the prompting of a brave, determined spirit.
I believe that the handling of Xiao Tian will not in the slightest affect our application. Quite the opposite, it will make Chinese sports even cleaner, our confidence has not been shaken. We will as before carry on with our application work.
In England, when they file an application for asylum, they have shelter, they exist, they are recognised, in France, they submit an application and they go back to a slum.
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Translations for application
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- تطبيقArabic
- молба, приложмост, употреба, приложение, заявлениеBulgarian
- aplikaceCzech
- Anwendung, AntragGerman
- αίτηση, χρήση, πρόγραμμα, εφαρμογήGreek
- solicitud, aplicaciónSpanish
- rakendus, taotlusEstonian
- levittää, käyttö, anomus, sovellus, sivellä, menetelmä, soveltaminen, hakemusFinnish
- application, programme, demande, candidatureFrench
- feidhmchlárIrish
- iarrtas, cleachdadhScottish Gaelic
- בקשה, תכנה, יישום, אפליקציהHebrew
- अर्ज़ीHindi
- alkalmazás, rávitel, bevonás, kérvény, jelentkezésHungarian
- գործադիրArmenian
- tölvuforrit, forrit, umsóknIcelandic
- 出願, 応募, アプリケーションJapanese
- 응용, 애플리케이션Korean
- taupāngaMāori
- aplikasiMalay
- aanvraag, softwarepakket, computerprogramma, applicatie, toepassing, aanbrengen, aanschrijvenDutch
- program, applikasjon, søknadNorwegian
- inscrição, aplicativo, candidatura, aplicaçãoPortuguese
- aplicare, aplicație computerică, aplicațieRomanian
- прошение, просьба, программа, приложение, ходатайство, заявление, применениеRussian
- programvara, applikationSwedish
- விண்ணப்பTamil
- uygulamaTurkish
- ứng dụngVietnamese
- 应用Chinese
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