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English to English noun
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the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose |  | Example: he advocated the application of statistics to the problem
a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis
source: wordnet30
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a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school | | Example: December 31 is the deadline for applications
source: wordnet30
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the work of applying something | | Example: the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
a complete bleach requires several applications
the surface was ready for a coating of paint
source: wordnet30
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a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task | | Example: he has tried several different word processing applications
source: wordnet30
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liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin | | Example: a lotion for dry skin
source: wordnet30
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a diligent effort | | Example: it is a job requiring serious application
source: wordnet30
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the action of putting something into operation | | Example: the application of maximum thrust
massage has far-reaching medical applications
the application of indexes to tables of data
source: wordnet30
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The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb. | | source: webster1913
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