application

noun

1. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

   noun.act

   Examples

   He advocated the application of statistics to the problem.

   A novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis.

   Synonyms practical application

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school

   noun.communication

   Examples

   December 31 is the deadline for applications.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the work of applying something

   noun.act

   Examples

   The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine.

   A complete bleach requires several applications.

   Synonyms coating covering

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task

   noun.communication

   Examples

   He has tried several different word processing applications.

   Synonyms application program applications programme

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms lotion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. a diligent effort

   noun.act

   Examples

   It is a job requiring serious application.

   Synonyms diligence

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. the action of putting something into operation

   noun.act

   Examples

   The application of maximum thrust.

   Massage has far-reaching medical applications.

   The application of indexes to tables of data.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the <i>application</i> of emollients to a diseased limb.

   noun

   Source: webster1913