Application Definition
application
noun
- 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"
- a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "December 31 is the deadline for 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 program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task; "he has tried several different word processing applications"
- liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
- a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"
- 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"
"Application" in song lyrics
See how application is used in real songs:
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"Picture heroism, fill out your application"
Apathy f/ Ill Bill — The Villain -
"If You're A Loc-Out Chola you Don't need an application"
Code Blue f/ Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) — I'm a Rhydah -
"Then, fill out the credit card application"
Dead Prez f/ Jay-Z — Hell Yeah (Pimp the System) (Remix)
Words that rhyme with application
Usage tips for "application"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "application" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for application to find words that pair well.