Applying vs. Application
Difference Between Applying and Application
Applyingnoun
The act of applying; an application.
Applicationnoun
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.Applicationnoun
The substance applied.
Applicationnoun
The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
Applicationnoun
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.Applicationnoun
(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.Applicationnoun
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.Applicationnoun
A petition, entreaty, or other request, with the adposition for denoting the subject matter.
Their application for a deferral of the hearing was granted.Applicationnoun
The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.
Applicationnoun
Diligence; close thought or attention.
Applicationnoun
A kind of needlework; appliqué.
Applicationnoun
(obsolete) Compliance.
Applicationnoun
a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school;
December 31 is the deadline for applicationsApplicationnoun
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose;
he advocated the application of statistics to the problema novel application of electronics to medical diagnosisApplicationnoun
a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task;
he has tried several different word processing applicationsApplicationnoun
the work of applying something;
the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodinea complete bleach requires several applicationsthe surface was ready for a coating of paintApplicationnoun
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin;
a lotion for dry skinApplicationnoun
a diligent effort;
it is a job requiring serious application
