Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

application

[ap-li-key-shuhn] / ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




NOUN
the act of putting a substance on something
Synonyms
NOUN
computer program
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Earlier this month, Anthropic raced to contain a leak of internal source code with internal instructions it uses to direct its popular Claude Code application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In the same subject area, the AP also offers microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and a whole suite of math courses, but this is the first practical application of those at this high-school level.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

However, BBC Wales made a successful application to lift the restriction on naming Albon, citing public interest.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Before the Home Office's decision to block Gomez on Monday, the influencer previously said her application to enter the UK had been approved.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He explained that if a boy wanted to go he filled out an application, and then he had to wait and see if he was accepted.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




Vocabulary lists containing application