application
/ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: applications
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of physically applying or laying on.
Noun
Examples
The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The substance applied.
Noun
Examples
His body was stripped, laid out upon a table, and covered with a hearsecloth, when some of his attendants perceived symptoms of returning animation, and by the use of warm applications, internal and external, gradually restored him to life.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “application” mean?
The act of physically applying or laying on.
Is “application” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.