application
Pronunciation:
/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n//ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/noun
Definitions
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
Example: The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.
The substance applied.
The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.
Example: I make the remark, and leave you to make the application.