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application

noun /æpləkeɪʃən/ 4 syllables 11 letters Scrabble 17 WWF 22
Definitions
noun

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

noun

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

“he advocated the application of statistics to the problem”

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the work of applying something

“the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”

noun

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”

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a diligent effort

“it is a job requiring serious application”

noun

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

“December 31 is the deadline for applications”

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the action of putting something into operation

“the application of maximum thrust”

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