application

Definition

  • noun: a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.)
  • noun: an act of 'applying'
  • synonyms: relevancy, request, apposition

Examples

  • If you'd like to be considered for the job, please send us a 'letter of application' that gives your experience and qualifications.

  • The technique has wide/limited 'application'. [=it can/cannot be used for a large number of practical purposes]

  • I prefer using the lotion because of its ease of 'application'. [=because it is easy to apply]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dennett can we have a moment? Thank you. We have agreed on this a long time ago Raymond. I, I, I wouldn't be asked to develop combat application. My work here is driven by it's own question. And your work is brilliant, but your ideas are being underutilized. Look, I think I found a way. (..)
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