APPLICATION Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

application

noun

ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of application

as in use

the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one

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Recent Examples of application Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding patent issuance, development strategies, clinical timelines, and potential therapeutic applications. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Under co-founder and co-CEO Juraj Gago, Simplicity is bringing its vision of AI preparedness to real-world applications, with systems designed specifically around the needs of professionals. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Billing sits in one system, cash application in another, relationship history lives in the CRM, and the collections context that would explain all of it is in somebody’s inbox. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Summer fertilizer is not essential for good growth; warm-season grasses can easily be maintained with a spring and fall fertilizer application. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for application

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Noun

Before Saylor Hayes’ parents were arrested in connection with the 5-year-old girl’s death this week, the couple had been charged with child abuse and had a history of drug use, court documents show.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Koeckeritz argued that a paved parking lot is an essential accessory to its main function — worship — not the principal use of the property across the street from the towering cathedral.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of use

Noun

And Beckham surged onto the 53-man roster with late camp production, while Slayton seemed to become an afterthought in quarterback progressions and targets and in usage, dressing and playing the first half of that final exhibition.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Then there's the emergence of artificial intelligence chatbots and companions that create a host of other concerns for underage usage, but that aren't generally considered part of the social media industry.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of usage

Noun

Those payloads give crews a visible way to assess where training rockets land during live-fire exercises.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The potential benefits may also extend beyond a single workout for leaders who maintain a consistent exercise practice.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of exercise

Noun

Chip manufacturing, testing, and packaging require massive amounts of water, while data center operation and cooling depend on stable power and water supplies.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Following that crash, the FAA implemented permanent restrictions on helicopter operations around the airport.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of operation

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