application-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: the act of putting something to use.

Commentary: APPLICATION[+event]

Examples:
He advocated the application of statistics to the problem.
It was a novel application of electronics to healthcare.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 7

Sense Number 2: a verbal or written request for access to something.

Commentary: APPLICATION[+proposal]

Examples:
December 31 is the deadline for applications.
His application for a loan was denied.
The application for admission

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: the act of putting a preparation on something.

Commentary: APPLICATION[+event][+concrete]

Examples:
The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine.
A complete bleach requires several applications.
It is an application for dry skin.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 5

Sense Number 4: a diligent effort.

Commentary: APPLICATION[+agent]

Examples:
It is a job requiring serious application.
His application to the task was sincere.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6

Sense Number 5: a computer program.

Commentary: APPLICATION[+computer]

Examples:
The team built an application to play chess.
He has tried several applications for word processing.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4