Application may refer to:
Mathematics and computing
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Application software
Application may refer to:
Mathematics and computing
* Application software, computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks
** Application layer, an abstraction layer that specifies protocols and interface methods used in a ...
, 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 communications protocols and interface methods used by hosts in a communications network. An ''application layer'' abstraction is specified in both the Internet Protocol ...
, an abstraction layer that specifies protocols and interface methods used in a communications network
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Function application, in mathematics and computer science
Processes and documents
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Application for employment
An application for employment is a standard business document that is prepared with questions deemed relevant by employers. It is used to determine the best candidate to fill a specific role within the company. Most companies provide such form (do ...
, a form or forms that an individual seeking employment must fill out
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College application, the process by which prospective students apply for entry into a college or university
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Patent application
A patent application is a request pending at a patent office for the grant of a patent for an invention described in the patent specification and a set of one or more claims stated in a formal document, including necessary official forms and rel ...
, 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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Apply
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