Application
1. The practical use of an idea, skill, or method in a particular situation.
2. A software program designed to perform specific functions directly for users or organizations.
3. The formal request for a job, service, or position.
- The act of applying something in practice.
- Software developed to fulfill a specific task.
- A formal request or petition for something.
Etymology
The word application has multiple roots:
- "Application" as software use comes from Latin "applicationem" meaning "action of applying."
- "Application" as submission meaning comes from Old French "appliquer" meaning "to fasten or fix."
- "Application" as process meaning comes from ancient Greek "epikheiria" meaning "plan or device."
Example Sentences
- The new iOS application revolutionized mobile communication.
- I submitted a job application with a well-crafted cover letter.
- Students demonstrated the application of Newton's laws in practical experiments.
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'application' in the context of computer software?
- A job application
- A software program
- An academic submission
- A mathematical formula