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APPLICATIONS

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There are 7 meanings of the word Applications.

Applications - 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 application
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
employment19exercise17usage6use3utilisation11utilization20
Hyponyms (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)
petition10postulation13request16
Hyponyms (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 programme
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
computer programcomputer programmeprogram12programme16
Hyponyms (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)
lotion6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curative13cure6remedy12therapeutic18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A diligent effort

Example: "It is a job requiring serious application"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diligence13

The action of putting something into operation

Example: "The application of maximum thrust"

Example Sentences

"There are many different applications for this new technology."
"She downloaded several applications onto her smartphone."
"The software has various useful applications in the business world."
"His research has many practical applications."
"We need to review all the applications before making a decision."
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Word Game Points

Is APPLICATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, applications is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPLICATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is APPLICATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, applications is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPLICATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is APPLICATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, applications is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPLICATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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