plural noun
Formal written requests for a job, a place at a school, or permission.
I filled out several applications for nursing jobs.
The school received hundreds of applications this year.
American English
How to pronounce applications
nounB1Very common word
aapluhKAYshnz
/ˌæp.ləˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩z/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of application
Formal written requests for a job, a place at a school, or permission.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Practical uses of an idea, method, rule, or piece of knowledge.
The practical applications of this research could lower costs.
Students learn about the applications of math in everyday life.
plural noun
Computer programs designed for particular purposes, especially programs used on phones or other devices.
The applications on my phone use very little data.
These applications help small businesses manage their finances.
Good to know
For phone or tablet programs, apps is more common in everyday English.
plural noun
Acts of putting a product such as paint, medicine, or cream onto a surface or the skin.
Two applications of the cream are needed each day.
The paint needs three applications to cover the wall.