applications

Noun

• the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
• a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
  • "December 31 is the deadline for applications"
• the work of applying something
  • "a complete bleach requires several applications"
• 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"
• liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
• a diligent effort
• the action of putting something into operation
  • "massage has far-reaching medical applications"
• plural of application

Synonyms

application, application program, applications programme, coating, covering, diligence, lotion, practical application