APPLICATION

n. 1 use, employment, utilization, practice, operation The committee wants to see a sterner application of the law with respect to mail-order offers 2 relevancy, relevance, reference, pertinence, germaneness, appositeness; bearing The application of the regulation to present circumstances is somewhat vague 3 attention; diligence, industriousness, effort, perseverance, persistence, assiduity, devotion, dedication, commitment, attentiveness Colloq stick-to-it-iveness; industry Her application to her studies leaves little time for recreation Without application, you will never develop much skill at the piano. 4 request, solicitation; appeal, petition, claim Gavin made six job applications The board will consider your application.