Definition of "Application" :

noun: the action of putting something into operation

"The application of maximum thrust."

noun: a diligent effort

"It is a job requiring serious application."

noun: the work of applying something

"The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine."

noun: the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

"He advocated the application of statistics to the problem."

noun: liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

noun: a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school

"December 31 is the deadline for applications."

noun: 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."