applications
word · lemma: application
/ˌæpɫəˈkeɪʃənz/
a-pli-KAY-shuhnz
/ˌæplɪkˈeɪʃənz/
a-pli-KAY-shuhnz
Definition
'Applications' can mean official requests for something, such as jobs or programs, or computer programs designed to perform specific tasks.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to mean job, school, or loan requests ('job applications'), and also as the short form for software ('apps' as a very informal version). Context usually clarifies the meaning. Do not confuse with 'appliances' (household devices).
Spanish: solicitudes - aplicaciones (software)Portuguese (BR): aplicações - candidaturasPortuguese (PT): aplicações - candidaturasChinese (Simplified): 申请 - 应用程序Chinese (Traditional): 申請 - 應用程式Hindi: आवेदन - अनुप्रयोगArabic: طلبات - تطبيقات (برامج)Bengali: আবেদন - অ্যাপ্লিকেশন (কম্পিউটার)Russian: заявления - приложения (компьютерные)Japanese: 申請 - アプリケーション (アプリ)Vietnamese: đơn xin - ứng dụng (phần mềm)Korean: 신청서 - 애플리케이션(앱)Turkish: başvuru - uygulama (bilgisayar/program)Urdu: درخواستیں - ایپلیکیشنز (کمپیوٹر/موبائل)Indonesian: aplikasi - permohonan
Example Sentences
I submitted three job applications yesterday.
basic
There are many useful applications on my phone.
basic
School applications are due next week.
basic
Some applications ask for references or essays.
natural
New applications are released for download every week.
natural
Can you recommend any good applications for photo editing?
natural