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Application

ˌaplɪˈkeɪʃn

Application definitions
noun
application applications
  1. a formal request to be considered for a position or to be allowed to do or have something, submitted to an authority, institution, or organization

    "an application for leave"

  2. the action of putting something into operation

    "the application of general rules to particular cases"

    • practical use or relevance

      "this principle has no application to the present case"

  3. the action of applying something to a surface

    "paints suitable for application on fabric"

    putting on rubbing in spreading smearing
    • a medicinal substance applied to the skin

      "an application to relieve muscle pain"

  4. sustained effort; hard work

    "the job takes a great deal of patience and application"

  5. a program or piece of software designed to fulfil a particular purpose

    "a database application"