APPLICATION as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a diligent effort
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • it is a job requiring serious application
    Hypernyms(s) application is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the work of applying something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
    • a complete bleach requires several applications
    • the surface was ready for a coating of paint
    Hypernyms(s) application is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the act of bringing something to bear
    • using it for a particular purpose
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he advocated the application of statistics to the problem
    • a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis
    Hypernyms(s) application is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a lotion for dry skin
    Hypernyms(s) application is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
    Usage Example(s)
    • December 31 is the deadline for applications
    Hypernyms(s) application is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he has tried several different word processing applications
    Hypernyms(s) application is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)