Synonyms for

Applications

Verb / ˌæplʌˈkeɪʃʌnz / Another word for applications — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Applications are computer programs or software designed to perform specific tasks.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

requests petitions submissions proposals

Informal

uses functions jobs purposes

Literary

pleas supplications entreaties

Antonyms

rejection denial refusal disregard neglect dismissal

Common collocations

  • job applications
  • loan applications
  • software applications
  • college applications
  • submit applications
  • process applications
  • review applications
  • online applications

Word family

noun application
verb apply
adjective applicable
adverb applicably

Usage note

The word 'applications' can refer to formal requests or to practical uses of something. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I need to download an application to edit my photos.
  2. My mom uses an application to keep track of her exercise routine.
  3. There are many different applications for learning languages.
  4. I use an application on my computer to write stories.
  5. My dad uses an application to check the weather before we go outside.

Quotes

  • Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand. - Archibald Putt
  • Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. - Arthur C. Clarke
  • The human spirit must prevail over technology. - Albert Einstein

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