APPLICATION

(noun) 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"
The application of maximum thrust succeeded in moving the machine. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a diligent effort
"it is a job requiring serious application"
synonyms : diligence
(noun) 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"
synonyms : coating , covering
(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"
synonyms : practical application
(noun) liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
"a lotion for dry skin"
synonyms : lotion
“Use this application to soothe the rash on your skin”, the doctor said. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
"December 31 is the deadline for applications"
(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"
synonyms : application program , applications programme

Mnemonics for application

(Tag: ) While writing an application, one is diligently attentive
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(Tag: ) Writing a good application requires serious application (diligence/hard-work)
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