application

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
  2. noun a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
  3. noun the work of applying something

Etymology

From Late Middle English applicacioun, borrowed from Old French aplicacion (French application), from Latin applicātiōnem, accusative singular of applicātiō (“attachment; application, inclination”), from applicō (“join to, attach; apply”). Equivalent to apply + -ication.

In classic literature

Synonyms

practical application

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