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

Aplication

Aplication is an incorrect spelling of Application.
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Sep 11, 2023

Application

A formal request, usually in writing.
I submitted my job application online.
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Sep 11, 2023

Application

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

Application

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

Application

The act of applying.
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Sep 10, 2023
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Application

Something applied, such as a cosmetic or curative agent.
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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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Application

A specific use to which something is put
The application of science to industry.
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Application

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

Close attention; diligence
Shows application to her work.
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Sep 10, 2023

Application

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

The form or document on which such a request is made.
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Application

(Computers) A computer program designed for a specific task or use.
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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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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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Application

The substance applied.
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Application

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

The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.
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Application

Diligence; close thought or attention.
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Application

A kind of needlework; appliqué.
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Application

(obsolete) Compliance.
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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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Application

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

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

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

A diligent effort;
It is a job requiring serious application
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Application

The act of applying something.
The application of the ointment provided relief.
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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 root word of Application?

The root word is "apply".
Aimie Carlson
Sep 23, 2023

Which vowel is used before Application?

"An" as in "an application".
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the pronunciation of Application?

It's pronounced as "ap-li-KAY-shun".
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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

What is the singular form of Application?

"Application" itself is singular.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the plural form of Application?

"Applications".
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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".
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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

What is the verb form of Application?

The verb form is "apply".
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Is Application a countable noun?

Yes, e.g., "several applications".
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Sep 23, 2023

Is the word Application imperative?

No, it's not imperative.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is Application an adverb?

No, "application" is not an adverb.
Janet White
Sep 23, 2023

Is Application a negative or positive word?

Neutral; context determines its connotation.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Application?

The third syllable, "ca", is stressed.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the second form of Application?

"Applied".
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Sep 23, 2023

What part of speech is Application?

It's a noun.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the first form of Application?

"Apply".
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Sep 23, 2023

Which article is used with Application?

Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is Application a noun or adjective?

"Application" is a noun.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is Application a vowel or consonant?

The word "application" starts with a vowel sound.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is the Application term a metaphor?

It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "application of mind".
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Sep 23, 2023

How many syllables are in Application?

Four syllables.
Janet White
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.
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Sep 23, 2023

How is Application used in a sentence?

"She submitted her application to the university before the deadline."
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Sep 23, 2023

How do we divide Application into syllables?

Ap-pli-ca-tion.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is another term for Application?

Request or software, depending on context.
Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023

What is the third form of Application?

"Applied".
Sara Rehman
Sep 23, 2023

Is Application a collective noun?

No, it's not a collective noun.
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Sep 23, 2023
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