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 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 forms t ...
, 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 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 re ...
, a document filed at a patent office to support the grant of a patent
Other uses
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Application (virtue)
Diligence—carefulness and persistent effort or work—is one of the seven heavenly virtues. It is indicative of a work ethic, the belief that work is good in itself.
In students
Bernard et al. suggest that diligence in students is define ...
, a characteristic encapsulated in diligence
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Topical application
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body. Most often topical medication means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes ...
, the spreading or putting of medication to body surfaces
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