application.

1. The practical use of an idea, method, or resource in a particular situation.

2. A formal request for admission, employment, permission, or assistance.

3. A computer program designed to perform a particular task for a user.

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Words that belong together

• practical application
• application of a theory

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The theory has a direct application in classroom assessment.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Countable or uncountable by context; countable singular application; plural applications. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.