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Synonyms & Similar Words
request
petition
appeal
submission
proposal
bid
offer
suggestion
recommendation
nomination
candidacy
suit
plea
entreaty
solicitation
invitation
motion
move
step
measure
action
proceeding
procedure
process
form
document
paper
registration
enrollment
entry
filing
presentation
submission
proposal
application form
registration form
enrollment form
Meaning of Application
A request or intention to use or join something, or a formal request for something, especially a job or a place at a university.
Definitions
- A formal request or intention to use or join something, such as a job, university, or service
- The act of putting something into operation or effect
- A computer program or piece of software designed to perform a particular task
- A formal document or form, especially one that is used to make a request or application
Etymology of Application
The word "application" comes from the Latin "applicare", which means "to apply" or "to attach", and is derived from "ad-" (to) and "plicare" (to fold)
The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of applying or attaching something, and later expanding to include the sense of a formal request or document
Example Uses
- The company is accepting applications for the new position
- She submitted an application to the university, hoping to be accepted
- The new software application is designed to make it easier to manage your finances
- The government requires a formal application for a visa before entering the country
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejection
denial
refusal
dismissal
abandonment
cancellation
termination
withdrawal
resignation
retirement
rejection
repudiation
renunciation
abdication
relinquishment
surrender
desertion
abandonment
cancellation
annulment
revocation
repeal
reversal
rejection
refusal
declination
turndown
rebuff
dismissal