application
noun
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Definition of application
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
b
: a form used in making a request
filling out an application
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
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Synonyms for application
Synonyms
employment, exercise, operation, play, usage, use
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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
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If the application process were squeezed into the existing timetable, some dons would have to spend the summer screening applicants rather than doing research (or enjoying the sun). — The Economist, "Labour plans a shake-up of English university admissions," 17 Aug. 2019 More broadly, an individual’s age, health, family status, assets, resources, financial status, and education will be considered in their application. — Natasha Bach, Fortune, "A New Trump Rule Could Deny Poor Legal Immigrants Green Cards. Here’s What You Should Know," 14 Aug. 2019 Educators in the district had to undergo a rigorous application process to teach at the new school, said Lupita Hinojosa, chief of school leadership and student support services in Spring ISD. — Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, "Superintendent’s 1st-day-of-school tour highlights new schools, programs in Spring ISD," 14 Aug. 2019 Instead, Gershenson said, the board would have an open application process. — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, "21 candidates apply for Oakland County executive job: Who they are," 13 Aug. 2019 New applicants of the Carroll County Agricultural Preservation Program have until Aug. 30 to turn in their applications. — Akira Kyles, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carroll County Agricultural Preservation Program will stop accepting applications after Aug. 30," 12 Aug. 2019 The new rule states that agent candidates must meet certain prerequisites, including having a bachelor's degree, and then go through an application process that includes a background check. — Scooby Axson, SI.com, "Rich Paul: New NCAA Rule Regarding Agents Makes No Sense," 12 Aug. 2019 In its application to Seminole County, JPMorgan proposes installing the solar panel canopies over much of the 892-space parking lot at 550 International Parkway. — Martin E. Comas, orlandosentinel.com, "Trees or solar panels? JPMorgan plans to chop 150 trees at Seminole parking lots for solar canopies," 9 Aug. 2019 The program director will take into account the interests expressed in your application to match you with one of our great journalists for the year. — ProPublica, "Calling College Journalists of Color! Apply for ProPublica’s Emerging Reporters Program.," 29 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'application.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for application
application
noun
English Language Learners Definition of application
: a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.)
: a document that is used to make a formal request for something
: the act of putting something on a surface, a part of the body, etc.
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application
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ap·pli·ca·tion
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Kids Definition of application
1
: the act or an instance of applying
application of the rules One application of paint should cover the wall well enough.
2
: something put or spread on a surface
The nurse put cold applications on the sprained ankle.
3
: request entry 1 sense 1
an application for a job
4
: a document used to make a request for something
You have to fill out an application.
5
: ability to be put to practical use
The tool has a number of applications.
6
: a computer program (as a word processor or browser)
application
noun
ap·pli·ca·tion
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Medical Definition of application
1
: an act of applying
the application of a dressing to a wound
2
: a medicated or protective layer or material