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noun (n)

• the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose(noun.act)

  Example:
  He advocated the application of statistics to the problem.
  A novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis.
  

  Synonym:
  practical application
  

  source: wordnet30
• a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school(noun.communication)

  Example:
  December 31 is the deadline for applications.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the work of applying something(noun.act)

  Example:
  The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine.
  A complete bleach requires several applications.
  

  Synonym:
  coating, covering
  

  source: wordnet30
• a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task(noun.communication)

  Example:
  He has tried several different word processing applications.
  

  Synonym:
  application program, applications programme
  

  source: wordnet30
• liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  lotion
  

  source: wordnet30
• a diligent effort(noun.act)

  Example:
  It is a job requiring serious application.
  

  Synonym:
  diligence
  

  source: wordnet30
• the action of putting something into operation(noun.act)

  Example:
  The application of maximum thrust.
  Massage has far-reaching medical applications.
  The application of indexes to tables of data.
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb.(noun)

  source: webster1913