application

CEFRB2

/ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A formal request for a job, place, or service.

  2. 02

    noun

    A computer program designed for a particular purpose.

Examples

  • Please submit your application before the deadline.

  • This theory has practical applications in medicine.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˌæp.ləˈkæɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The substance applied.

  2. The act of physically applying or laying on.

  3. The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.

More examples

In context

  • I make the remark, and leave you to make the application.

  • The application of a theory to a set of data can be challenging.

  • The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

He submitted his job blank before the deadline last Friday.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Late Middle English applicacioun, borrowed from Old French aplicacion (French application), from Latin applicātiōnem, accusative singular of applicātiō (“attachment; application, inclination”), from applicō (“join to, attach; apply”). Equivalent to apply + -ication.