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- pronunciation:
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- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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| definition 1: |
the act of putting to use.
Her job requires the application of her math skills.- synonyms:
- employment, exercise, operation, utilization
- similar words:
- exertion, practice, praxis, usage, use
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| definition 2: |
a way of being relevant or usable, or the quality of having relevance or usability.
Those are interesting facts, but they have no application to this matter.Numerous applications have been found for laser beams.- synonyms:
- function, purpose, use
- similar words:
- bearing
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| definition 3: |
the act of laying on a substance or preparation, or the substance or preparation itself.
After the first application of paint, he stepped back to look at his work.- synonyms:
- coat, coating, layer
- similar words:
- covering, deposit, spread
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| definition 4: |
a request, usu. written, for admission, employment, or the like.
She sent applications to several colleges.He filled in the job application and handed it back to the receptionist.- synonyms:
- petition, request
- similar words:
- covering, deposit, spread
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| definition 5: |
diligent effort.
He took pride in his daughter's application to her studies.- synonyms:
- dedication, diligence, effort, sedulousness
- similar words:
- devotion, industry, intensity, perseverance, persistence, pluck, spunk, stick-to-itiveness
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| definition 6: |
in computing, an application program.
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| related words: |
blank, effort, form, petition, use, wear |
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