Application may refer to:
Mathematics and computing
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Application software
Application software is any computer program that is intended for end-user use not operating, administering or programming the computer. An application (app, application program, software application) is any program that can be categorized as ...
, computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks
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Application layer
An application layer is an abstraction layer that specifies the shared communication protocols and interface methods used by hosts in a communications network. An ''application layer'' abstraction is specified in both the Internet Protocol Su ...
, an abstraction layer that specifies protocols and interface methods used in a communications network
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Function application
In mathematics, function application is the act of applying a function to an argument from its domain so as to obtain the corresponding value from its range. In this sense, function application can be thought of as the opposite of function abs ...
, in mathematics and computer science
Processes and documents
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Application for employment
Application may refer to:
Mathematics and computing
* Application software
Application software is any computer program that is intended for end-user use not operating, administering or programming the computer. An application (app, applic ...
, a form or forms that an individual seeking employment must fill out
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College application
College application is the process by which individuals apply to gain entry into a college or university. Although specific details vary by country and institution, applications generally require basic background information of the applicant, such ...
, the process by which prospective students apply for entry into a college or university
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Patent application, a document filed at a patent office to support the grant of a patent
Other uses
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Application (virtue), a characteristic encapsulated in diligence
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Topical application, the spreading or putting of medication to body surfaces
See also
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