Application

Pronunciation: /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of application

noun the process of applying a substance or material to something

Example Sentences

A1 I filled out an application for a job at the local supermarket.

A2 The application for the scholarship required a letter of recommendation.

B1 The new software application allows users to track their fitness goals.

B2 She submitted her application to the university before the deadline.

C1 The company developed a new application to streamline their inventory management.

C2 His innovative application revolutionized the way people communicate online.

Examples of application in a Sentence

formal The company requires all job applicants to submit an online application.

informal You should fill out the application if you want to be considered for the job.

slang Just slap together the application real quick and send it in.

figurative Learning a new language is like installing a new application in your brain.

Grammatical Forms of application

• past tense: applied
• plural: applications
• comparative: more applied
• superlative: most applied
• present tense: apply
• future tense: will apply
• perfect tense: have applied
• continuous tense: is applying
• singular: application
• positive degree: applied
• infinitive: to apply
• gerund: applying
• participle: applied

Origin and Evolution of application

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'application' originated from the Latin word 'applicatio', which means a joining or attaching.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of joining or attaching something, the word 'application' evolved to refer to the act of putting something into operation or practical use. Over time, it also came to be used in the context of software and technology to refer to programs designed to perform specific tasks.