Application: meaning, definitions and examples

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application

 

[ หŒaplษชหˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

software development

A program or piece of software designed to perform a specific task or function, usually on a computer or mobile device. Applications can range from simple games to complex business software.

Synonyms

app, program, software

Examples of usage

  • I downloaded a new application for photo editing on my phone.
  • The company developed an application to streamline their inventory management process.
Context #2 | Noun

job search

A formal request for employment, typically submitted in writing. It can also refer to the act of putting something into operation or practice.

Synonyms

employment, request, submission

Examples of usage

  • She submitted an application for the position of marketing manager.
  • The successful application of new technology improved efficiency.
Context #3 | Noun

use

The action of putting something into operation or use. It can also refer to the way in which something is applied or used.

Synonyms

implementation, use, utilization

Examples of usage

  • The application of heat helped to melt the ice.
  • She demonstrated a practical application of the theory.

Translations

Translations of the word "application" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aplicaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเฅ‡เคฆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anwendung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aplikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัั‚ะพััƒะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aplikacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ—ใƒชใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท application

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplicaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygulama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ํ”Œ๋ฆฌ์ผ€์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทุจูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aplikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aplikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ”็”จ็จ‹ๅบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aplikacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐะฝะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™tbiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplicaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'application' originated from the Latin word 'applicare', which means 'to join' or 'to attach'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to the act of putting something into operation or use. Over time, the term evolved to also describe software programs designed for specific tasks. The concept of job applications emerged in the 19th century with the industrial revolution and the need for formal employment requests. Today, 'application' is widely used in various contexts, from technology to job searches.

See also: appliance, applicability, applicable, applicant, applicants, applicator, applied, applier, apply, applying, inapplicability, inapplicable, misapplication, misapply.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #379, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.