Aplication vs. Application: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on September 23, 2023
"Aplication" is incorrect. The right spelling is "application," denoting a formal request or use.

Which is correct: Aplication or Application
How to spell Application?

Aplication is Incorrect

Application is Correct
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Key Differences
"Application" has two 'p's just like "apple".

Sawaira Riaz
Sep 23, 2023
Think of "apply" which has two 'p's and is the base form.

Sawaira Riaz
Sep 23, 2023
Connect "application" to "app", both having two 'p's.

Sawaira Riaz
Sep 23, 2023
Pronounce it as "app-lication" to remember the two 'p's.

Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
Think of "application" as "apply + action", both words have two 'p's.

Aimie Carlson
Sep 23, 2023
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Aplication and Application Definitions
Application
A formal request, usually in writing.
I submitted my job application online.

Sara Rehman
Sep 11, 2023
Application
A software program for specific tasks.
I downloaded a weather application on my phone.

Janet White
Sep 11, 2023
Application
Dedication to a task or purpose.
Her application to her studies led to her success.

Sara Rehman
Sep 11, 2023
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Application
The act of putting something to a special use or purpose
An application of a new method.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
A specific use to which something is put
The application of science to industry.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The capacity of being usable; relevance
Geometry has practical application in aviation and navigation.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
A request, as for assistance, employment, or admission to a school.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
(Computers) A computer program designed for a specific task or use.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
Of or being a computer program designed for a specific task or use
Applications software for a missile guidance system.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.
I make the remark, and leave you to make the application.
The application of a theory to a set of data can be challenging.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
(computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)
This iPhone application can connect to most social networks.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.
December 31 is the deadline for MBA applications.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
A petition, entreaty, or other request, with the adposition for denoting the subject matter.
Their application for a deferral of the hearing was granted.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The thing applied.
He invented a new application by which blood might be stanched.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
If a right course . . . be taken with children, there will not be much need of the application of the common rewards and punishments.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence; as, I make the remark, and leave you to make the application; the application of a theory.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
That part of a sermon or discourse in which the principles before laid down and illustrated are applied to practical uses; the "moral" of a fable.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The capacity of being practically applied or used; relevancy; as, a rule of general application.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of fixing the mind or closely applying one's self; assiduous effort; close attention; as, to injure the health by application to study.
Had his application been equal to his talents, his progress might have been greater.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of making request of soliciting; as, an application for an office; he made application to a court of chancery.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
A request; a document containing a request; as, his application was placed on file.

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school;
December 31 is the deadline for applications

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
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

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
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

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The work of applying something;
The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
A complete bleach requires several applications
The surface was ready for a coating of paint

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
Liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin;
A lotion for dry skin

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Sep 10, 2023
Application
The act of applying something.
The application of the ointment provided relief.

Sara Rehman
Sep 11, 2023
Application
The act of putting to use.
His application of the theory was impressive.

Harlon Moss
Sep 11, 2023
FAQs
What is the pronunciation of Application?
It's pronounced as "ap-li-KAY-shun".

Sawaira Riaz
Sep 23, 2023
Why is it called Application?
It derives from "apply," meaning to put to use or make a formal request.

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Sep 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Application?
Any conjunction can be used, like "and" or "but", depending on the context.

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Sep 23, 2023
Which preposition is used with Application?
"For" as in "application for a grant".

Janet White
Sep 23, 2023
Is Application an abstract noun?
It can be, especially when referring to dedication or effort.

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Sep 23, 2023
Is Application a negative or positive word?
Neutral; context determines its connotation.

Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Application?
The third syllable, "ca", is stressed.

Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
Which article is used with Application?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.

Aimie Carlson
Sep 23, 2023
Is Application a vowel or consonant?
The word "application" starts with a vowel sound.

Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
Is the Application term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "application of mind".

Sawaira Riaz
Sep 23, 2023
What is the opposite of Application?
Withdrawal (in the context of a request).

Sara Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Which determiner is used with Application?
"This", "my", "her", etc., depending on context.

Aimie Carlson
Sep 23, 2023
How is Application used in a sentence?
"She submitted her application to the university before the deadline."

Aimie Carlson
Sep 23, 2023
What is another term for Application?
Request or software, depending on context.

Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
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