application

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a computer program designed to do a specific task, often called an 'app'.

n. a software program or set of programs designed for end-users to perform specific functional tasks.

“You can download the banking application from the official store.”

“The developer released a cross-platform application that synchronises user data across mobile devices and desktop workstations seamlessly.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of putting a substance like paint, cream, or medicine onto a surface.

n. the act of spreading or laying a substance onto a surface; also refers to the layer of substance itself.

“The instructions say the cream requires a second application after ten minutes.”

“A single application of the waterproof sealant is usually sufficient to protect the timber from seasonal moisture damage.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic

n. the practical use of an idea, rule, or discovery in a real situation.

n. the practical employment or relevance of a theory, law, or principle to a specific case or circumstances.

“The new technology has many useful applications in the medical field.”

“The theoretical framework developed in the first chapter finds its practical application in the case studies presented later in the report.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the act of working very hard and staying focused on a task.

n. sustained effort and diligent attention to a task or study.

“With enough application and practice, you can master any musical instrument.”

“The tutor noted that while the student was naturally gifted, he lacked the consistent application required for advanced research.”