application

/ˌæpləkˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

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”
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”
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”
5. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
   “a lotion for dry skin”
6. a diligent effort
   “it is a job requiring serious application”
7. the action of putting something into operation
   “the application of maximum thrust”

Synonyms for application

• practical application
• coating
• covering
• application program
• applications programme
• lotion
• diligence

Words that rhyme with application

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation
• circulation