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ap·pli·ca·tion (ap′li kā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of applying; specif.,
- the act of putting something on the application of cosmetics
- the act of putting something to use a job calling for the application of many skills
- anything applied, esp. a remedy
- a way of applying or method of applying or using; specific use a scientific principle having many applications in industry
- an asking for something; request an application for employment
- a form to be filled out with pertinent data in applying for something, as for employment
- continued mental or physical effort; close attention; diligence
- relevance or practicality this idea has no application to the case
- Comput.: often in the pl. form when used attributively [an application program, applications software]
- any specific task, as billing or inventory, to be performed by a program
- a program for performing such a task
Etymology: ME applicacioun < L applicatio, a binding on, joining to < pp. of applicare, apply
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