1. formal requests for something, especially for a job, admission to school, or permission
2. computer programs designed to perform specific tasks for users
Usage: computing
3. practical uses or purposes of something

Examples

• She submitted three job applications last week.
• The university received over 10,000 applications for admission.
• I downloaded several new applications for my smartphone.
• This software has many practical applications in business.
• The scientist studied various applications of the new technology.
• Multiple applications of sunscreen are necessary for protection.
• The medical applications of this research are promising.