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application software

ap·pli·ca·tion soft·ware
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-li-key-shuh n sawft-wair, soft-]
    • /ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-li-key-shuh n sawft-wair, soft-]
    • /ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft-/

Definitions of application software words

  • noun application software software designed for a specific need or purpose 3
  • abbreviation Definition of APPLICATION SOFTWARE in Technology application program 3
  • noun application software the act of putting to a special use or purpose: the application of common sense to a problem. 1
  • noun application software the special use or purpose to which something is put: a technology having numerous applications never thought of by its inventors. 1
  • noun application software the quality of being usable for a particular purpose or in a special way; relevance: This has no application to the case. 1
  • noun application software the act of requesting. 1
See all 14 definitions of application software

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Origin of application software

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 software

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Application software

application software popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for application software

noun application software

  • program — software
  • spreadsheet — Accounting. a worksheet that is arranged in the manner of a mathematical matrix and contains a multicolumn analysis of related entries for easy reference on a single sheet.
  • freeware — computer software distributed without charge.
  • groupware — software that allows users on a network to work together and communicate effectively: Our company uses groupware to share files, databases, calendars, and email.
  • shareware — software distributed without initial charge but for which the user is encouraged to pay a nominal fee to cover support for continued use.
All 10 Synonyms of application software

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