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application

ap·pli·ca·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ap-li-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-li-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of application word

  • countable noun application An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it. 3
  • variable noun application The application of a rule or piece of knowledge is the use of it in a particular situation. 3
  • countable noun application In computing, an application is a piece of software designed to carry out a particular task. 3
  • uncountable noun application Application is hard work and concentration on what you are doing over a period of time. 3
  • variable noun application The application of something to a surface is the act or process of putting it on or rubbing it into the surface. 3
  • noun application the act of applying to a particular purpose or use 3

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Origin of application

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English applicacio(u)n (< Middle French) < Latin applicātiōn- (stem of applicātiō), equivalent to applicāt(us) applied (past participle of applicāre to apply) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Application

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

application popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

application usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for application

noun application

  • function — the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
  • operation — an act or instance, process, or manner of functioning or operating.
  • utilization — to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.
  • pertinence — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
  • play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.

Antonyms for application

noun application

  • misuse — wrong or improper use; misapplication.
  • reply — followup
  • demand — If one thing demands another, the first needs the second in order to happen or be dealt with successfully.
  • idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
  • laziness — lazy evaluation

Top questions with application

  • what is application program interface?
  • what is an application program interface?
  • how to delete an application on iphone?

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