application

• "using it for a particular purpose"
• "he advocated the application of statistics to the problem"
• "a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis"

Synonyms

• practical applicationthe act of bringing something to bear

• "December 31 is the deadline for applications"

• "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"
• "a complete bleach requires several applications"
• "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"

Synonyms

• coatinga thin layer covering something; a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); a heavy fabric suitable for coats ; the work of applying something
• coveringa natural object that covers or envelops; an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) ; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; the act of protecting something by covering it ; the work of applying something

• "he has tried several different word processing applications"

Synonyms

• application programa program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
• applications programmea program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task

• "a lotion for dry skin"

Synonyms

• lotionany of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin ; liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

• "it is a job requiring serious application"

Synonyms

• diligenceconscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; persevering determination to perform a task; a diligent effort

• "the application of maximum thrust"
• "massage has far-reaching medical applications"
• "the application of indexes to tables of data"