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application

noun
  1. the action of putting something into operation
    “the application of maximum thrust”
  2. a diligent effort
    “it is a job requiring serious application”
    diligence
  3. the work of applying something
    “the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”
    coatingcovering
  4. the act of bringing something to bear
    practical application
  5. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
    lotion
  6. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
    “December 31 is the deadline for applications”
  7. a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
    “I've tried several different word processing applications.”
    application programapplications programme