Meaning of application In English

• 0 an official request for something, usually in writing:

  • a letter of application

  • Free information will be sent out on application to (= if you ask) the central office.

  • I've sent off applications for four different jobs.

  • Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?

  • [ + to infinitive ] Argentina has submitted an application to host the World Cup.

• 1 a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:

  • spreadsheet applications

• 2 a way in which something can be used for a particular purpose:

  • The design has many applications.

  • the application of this research in the treatment of cancer

• 3 the determination to work hard over a period of time in order to succeed at something:

  • Joshua clearly has ability in this subject but lacks application.

• 4 the act of spreading or rubbing a substance such as cream or paint on a surface, or a layer of cream or paint:

  • Leave the paint to dry between applications.

  • Regular application of the cream should reduce swelling within 24 hours.

• 5 a way in which a rule or law, etc. relates to or is important for someone or something:

  • The new laws have (a) particular application to the self-employed.

• 6 a particular use

• 7 an official request for something, esp. one made in writing or by sending in a form:

  • [ U ] a letter of application

  • [ C ] I’ve sent off applications for four different jobs.

• 8 an official request for a job, a place on a course, etc., usually in writing:

  • an application for sth We received over 250 applications for the post.

  • make/submit an application You can submit your application online.

  • a job/college/membership application

  • the application procedure/process

• 9 an official request to get something such as a loan or shares:

  • turn down/refuse/reject an application Her mortgage application was refused.

  • grant/approve an application You will receive the money as soon as your application is approved.

  • make/put in/submit an application

  • a loan/credit card/share application

• 10 an official request for permission to do something:

  • an application to do sth Officials have denied his many applications to add a second storey to his home.

  • an application for sth Her application for asylum in Ireland was successful.

  • a planning/licence/passport application

• 11 a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose:

  • Email is the most often-used application.

  • An error message reported that there was not enough memory to run the application.

  • internet/web/Windows™ application

  • an application programs/software

• 12 a way in which something can be used:

  • The new technology has many applications.

  • practical/commercial applications There are obvious practical applications for the research.

• 13 the act of using something for a particular purpose:

  • the application of sth There are many opportunities for the application of e-commerce.