application

Noun

• the action of putting something into operation
  • the application of maximum thrust
    
  • massage has far-reaching medical applications
    
  • the application of indexes to tables of data
    

• a diligent effort
  • it is a job requiring serious application
    

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

• 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
    

• the work of applying something;
  • the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
    
  • a complete bleach requires several applications
    
  • the surface was ready for a coating of paint
    

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

• the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
  • he advocated the application of statistics to the problem
    
  • a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  diligence , lotion , application program , applications programme , coating , covering , practical application