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application

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
  1. The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

    "The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

  2. The substance applied.

  3. The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.

Synonymsapp, program, software

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