application
ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən
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Noun

1.
technologycomputer program designed for a specific task
  • She downloaded a new application to manage her emails..
app program software
2.
employmentformal request for something like a job
  • She submitted her application for the scholarship.
appeal petition request
3.
educationthe use of a rule or knowledge in a situation
  • The application of this theory is complex.
execution implementation utilization
4.
carethe act of putting something on a surface
  • The application of paint was smooth and even.
coating layering
5.
studydiligent effort or concentration on a task
  • His success is due to his application to his studies.
diligence perseverance
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Expressions with application

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software so good it drives hardware sales
The new game was a killer application for the console.
document to apply for job or course
She submitted the application form for the university.
letter written to apply for a position or course
He wrote an application letter for the university program.
form or documents submitted to apply for a job
She reviewed her job application before sending it to the company..
process of requesting money from a financial institution
The loan application took several weeks to process.
price available only upon request or inquiry
The villa is listed with price on application.

Origin of application

Latin, applicare (to attach) + tion (action)

Terms with application included in their meaning

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usev.
application
employ something for a specific purpose
appn.
technology
small software application for specific tasks
employment
submit an application for a job or position
application
apply a substance to a surface
application
apply a substance by rubbing it onto a surface
job application
person who applies for a job or position
job application
ask questions to evaluate a candidate for a job
physical force
short application of force to move something

Examples of application in a sentence

  • He is developing a new application for graphic design.
  • His application for the internship was impressive.
  • The application process for the visa is quite rigorous.
  • Her application of mathematical concepts impressed the professor.
  • The application of grammar rules varies by language.
  • Careful application of sunscreen prevents burns.

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  1. French:application, candidature, ...
  2. German:Anwendung, Antrag, ...
  3. Italian:applicazione, domanda, ...
  4. Spanish:app, solicitud, ...
  5. Portuguese:aplicação, candidatura, ...
  6. Chinese:应用程序, 申请, ...
  7. Japanese:アプリケーション, 申請書, ...
  8. Arabic:تَطْبِيق, طَلَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַפְּלִיקַצְיָה, בַּקָּשָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:приложение, заявление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:додаток, заява, ...
  12. Hindi:एप्लिकेशन, आवेदन, ...
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