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- pronunciation:
- ae
plih
keI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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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: |
the quality of being relevant or usable.
Those are interesting facts, but they have no application to this matter.- 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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