Definition of applications

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  • applications is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • applications is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • applications is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of applications

  • liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. lotion
  • the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose (noun)

    Examples

    1. he advocated the application of statistics to the problem
    2. a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis

    Synonyms

    1. practical application
  • the work of applying something (noun)

    Examples

    1. the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
    2. a complete bleach requires several applications

    Synonyms

    1. coating
    2. covering
  • a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task (noun)

    Examples

    1. he has tried several different word processing applications

    Synonyms

    1. application program
    2. applications programme
  • a diligent effort (noun)

    Examples

    1. it is a job requiring serious application

    Synonyms

    1. diligence
  • a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school (noun)

    Examples

    1. December 31 is the deadline for applications
  • the action of putting something into operation (noun)

    Examples

    1. the application of maximum thrust
    2. massage has far-reaching medical applications
    3. the application of indexes to tables of data

See definition of applications in Merriam Webster