First Known Use: 15th century
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application
noun ap·pli·ca·tion \ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən\
Definition of APPLICATION
1
: an act of applying: a (1) : an act of putting to use <application of new techniques> (2) : a use to which something is put <new applications for old remedies> (3) : a program (as a word processor or a spreadsheet) that performs one of the major tasks for which a computer is used b : an act of administering or superposing <application of paint to a house> c : assiduous attention <succeeds by application to her studies>
3
: the practical inference to be derived from a discourse (as a moral tale)
4
: a medicated or protective layer or material <an oily application for dry skin>
5
: capacity for practical use <words of varied application>
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Origin of APPLICATION
Middle English applicacioun, from Latin application-, applicatio inclination, from applicare
Rhymes with APPLICATION
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vindication, violation, visitation, weather station
APPLICATION Defined for Kids
application
noun ap·pli·ca·tion \ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən\
Definition of APPLICATION for Kids
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
: 1request 1 <an application for a job>
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: a document used to make a request for something <You have to fill out an application.>
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: ability to be put to practical use <The tool has a number of applications.>
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: a computer program (as a word processor or browser)
Medical Dictionary
application
noun ap·pli·ca·tion \ˌap-lə-ˈkā-shən\
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 <an oily application for dry skin>
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