Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for application. Search instead for applicationwide.
Definitions

application

[ap-li-kay-shuhn] / ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




NOUN
the act of putting a substance on something
Synonyms
NOUN
computer program
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

An application for legal residency must happen first.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

However, this remains a potential future application rather than an established treatment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

A planning application for the retreat in 2021 said Church wanted to transform Rhydoldog House into a carbon neutral wellbeing and healing retreat with four log cabins in the grounds as tourist accommodation.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

As with age-related merchandise at the drugstore, the stories are available to anyone, but they will have special application for those who have reached what the excessively tactful used to call “a certain age.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The rest of the day, I hid in my room, filling out the dog adoption application and researching bichon frises and how to care for shy dogs online.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Microsoft sells applications and cloud services, giving it opportunities to design infrastructure around work its customers already perform.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Although practical applications will require further development, this atomic-scale approach could eventually help researchers manage both vortex movement and heat flow in future superconducting technologies, potentially enabling more efficient devices that consume less power.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

It's hoped what is learned in this project could have wider applications across Northern Ireland.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Many of these applications are less energy-hungry than general-purpose language models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude, according to experts.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Not to mention I still had to look for scholarships and fill out college applications.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia


Vocabulary lists containing application

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training