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/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ · ap·pli·ca·tion
noun
- The act of applying or laying on, especially of a substance. The application of the ointment should be done twice daily to reduce swelling.
- The substance that is applied. The application of sunscreen before sunbathing protects the skin from harmful UV rays.
- The act of employing a method or means to accomplish an end; a specific use. The application of statistical analysis revealed a clear trend in the data.
- A formal request for something, especially in legal or official contexts. She submitted an application for a scholarship to the university.
- A computer program designed to perform a particular function for the user. He downloaded a photo‑editing application to improve his pictures.
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Did you know? The word 'application' entered the computing lexicon in the 1960s, originally referring to software that 'applied' a set of instructions to data, and later shortened to the popular slang 'app'.