Application meaning

noun

1. 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”

   Synonymspractical application

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

   “December 31 is the deadline for applications”

3. the work of applying something

   “the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”

   “a complete bleach requires several applications”

   Synonymscoatingcovering

4. 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”

   Synonymsapplication programapplications programme

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

   “a lotion for dry skin”

   Synonymslotion

6. a diligent effort

   “it is a job requiring serious application”

   Synonymsdiligence

7. the action of putting something into operation

   “the application of maximum thrust”

   “massage has far-reaching medical applications”