a formal request to be considered for a position or to be allowed to do or have something, submitted to an authority, institution, or organization
an application for leave
licences are available on application
an application form
the action of putting something into operation
the application of general rules to particular cases
massage has far-reaching medical applications
the action of applying something to a surface
paints suitable for application on fabric
a fresh application of make-up
sustained effort; hard work
the job takes a great deal of patience and application