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application
'application' - used as a noun
1. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
December 31 is the deadline for applications
2. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
he advocated the application of statistics to the problem
a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis
3. a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
he has tried several different word processing applications
4. the work of applying something
the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
a complete bleach requires several applications
5. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
6. a diligent effort
it is a job requiring serious application
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