application
nounUK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
A request for something, like a job or a place at school.
She sent her application to the school last week.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer program made for a certain job.
He downloaded a new application to edit photos.
3. The act of putting something on a surface.
The careful application of paint made the wall look smooth.
4. The use of an idea or rule in a real situation.
The application of the new rule starts on Monday.