application
English Thesaurus
1. the action of putting something into operation (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | action, |
| definition | : | something done (usually as opposed to something said) (noun.act) |
2. a diligent effort (noun.act)
3. the work of applying something (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | fumigation, |
| definition | : | the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | foliation, |
| definition | : | the work of coating glass with metal foil (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | galvanisation, galvanization, |
| definition | : | either the work of covering with metal by the use of a galvanic current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rusting (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | lubrication, |
| definition | : | an application of a lubricant to something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | pavage, paving, |
| definition | : | the act of applying paving materials to an area (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | painting, |
| definition | : | the act of applying paint to a surface (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | spraying, |
| definition | : | the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tin-plating, tinning, |
| definition | : | the application of a protective layer of tin (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tinning, |
| definition | : | the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | plating, |
| definition | : | the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | scumble, |
| definition | : | the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tiling, |
| definition | : | the application of tiles to cover a surface (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | waxing, |
| definition | : | the application of wax to a surface (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | facing, lining, |
| definition | : | providing something with a surface of a different material (noun.act) |
4. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | misapplication, |
| definition | : | wrong use or application (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | engineering, technology, |
| definition | : | the practical application of science to commerce or industry (noun.act) |
5. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | black lotion, blackwash, |
| definition | : | a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | calamine lotion, |
| definition | : | a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | collyrium, eye-lotion, eyewash, |
| definition | : | lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | embrocation, liniment, |
| definition | : | a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | menthol, |
| definition | : | a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rubbing alcohol, |
| definition | : | lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | witch hazel, wych hazel, |
| definition | : | lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant (noun.artifact) |
6. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | petition, postulation, request, |
| definition | : | a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | job application, |
| definition | : | an application for a job (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | credit application, |
| definition | : | an application for a line of credit (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | loan application, |
| definition | : | an application to borrow money (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | patent application, |
| definition | : | an application for sole rights to an invention (noun.communication) |
7. a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | active application, |
| definition | : | an application that is currently running and in the foreground (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | applet, |
| definition | : | a Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | frame, |
| definition | : | an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | browser, web browser, |
| definition | : | a program used to view HTML documents (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | job, |
| definition | : | (computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | word processing system, word processor, |
| definition | : | an application that provides the user with tools needed to write and edit and format text and to send it to a printer (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | editor, editor program, |
| definition | : | (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data (noun.communication) |
8. a diligent effort (noun.act)
| derivation | : | apply, |
| definition | : | apply oneself to (verb.social) |
9. the work of applying something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | coat, surface, |
| definition | : | put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | apply, put on, |
| definition | : | apply to a surface (verb.contact) |
10. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose (noun.act)
| derivation | : | apply, |
| definition | : | refer (a word or name) to a person or thing (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize, |
| definition | : | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | apply, lend oneself, |
| definition | : | be applicable to; as to an analysis (verb.stative) |
11. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | apply, put on, |
| definition | : | apply to a surface (verb.contact) |
12. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | apply, |
| definition | : | ask (for something) (verb.communication) |
13. a diligent effort (noun.act)
| derivation | : | apply, |
| definition | : | apply oneself to (verb.social) |
14. the work of applying something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | coat, surface, |
| definition | : | put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | apply, put on, |
| definition | : | apply to a surface (verb.contact) |
15. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose (noun.act)
| derivation | : | apply, |
| definition | : | refer (a word or name) to a person or thing (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize, |
| definition | : | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | apply, lend oneself, |
| definition | : | be applicable to; as to an analysis (verb.stative) |
16. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | apply, put on, |
| definition | : | apply to a surface (verb.contact) |
17. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | apply, |
| definition | : | ask (for something) (verb.communication) |
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