application
Liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin.
The act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose.
“he advocated the application of statistics to the problem”
“a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis”
The work of applying something.
“the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”
“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”
A diligent effort.
“it is a job requiring serious application”
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school.
“December 31 is the deadline for applications”
The action of putting something into operation.
“the application of maximum thrust”
“massage has far-reaching medical applications”