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application

/ˌæplʌkˈeɪʃʌn/noun4 syllables

Application means: the work of applying something.

Synonyms for application7

noun, as in the work of applying something

coating, covering

noun, as in a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task

application program, applications programme

noun, as in the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

practical application

noun, as in liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

lotion

noun, as in a diligent effort

diligence

What does application mean?7

noun

1

the work of applying something“the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”

2

a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task“he has tried several different word processing applications”

3

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose“he advocated the application of statistics to the problem”

4

liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin“a lotion for dry skin”

5

a diligent effort“it is a job requiring serious application”

6

a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school“December 31 is the deadline for applications”

7

the action of putting something into operation“the application of maximum thrust”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with application?60

two syllables

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Show 40 near rhymes
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All 60 rhymes for application, grouped by syllable

Application in a sentence

  • As part of my application to art school, here is my portfolio.orcrist
  • However, the company does not provide technical support for the application.shekitten
  • If you use the quit command noted below, you can make the application exit.blay_paul
  • To be employed, you must fill out an application.Source_VOA
  • Tickets will be allotted in order of application.unknown
  • More detailed information will be supplied on application to the publisher.unknown
  • Her application to join the party was rejected.CM
  • You need to attach your photo to the application form.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of application

as a noun

plural
applications