Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Application.
How to pronounce application:
US
Application - as a noun
The act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
Example: "He advocated the application of statistics to the problem"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
practical applicationHypernyms (Closely Related)
employment19exercise17usage6use3utilisation11utilization20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
Example: "December 31 is the deadline for applications"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
petition10postulation13request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The work of applying something
Example: "The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coating10covering14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manual labormanual labourHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
Example: "He has tried several different word processing applications"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
application programapplications programmeHypernyms (Closely Related)
computer programcomputer programmeprogram12programme16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
Example: "A lotion for dry skin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lotion6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curative13cure6remedy12therapeutic18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A diligent effort
Example: "It is a job requiring serious application"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diligence13The action of putting something into operation
Example: "The application of maximum thrust"
Example Sentences
"I submitted my application for the job today."
"He downloaded a new application on his smartphone."
"The application allows users to edit photos."
"She filled out an application for a scholarship."
"The application requires a username and password."
Word Game Points
Is APPLICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, application is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPLICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is APPLICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, application is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPLICATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is APPLICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, application is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPLICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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