The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - applicationn.

1) use, employment, utilization, practice, operation: The committee wants to see a sterner application of the law with respect to mail-order offers. 2) relevancy, relevance, reference, pertinence, germaneness, appositeness; bearing: The application of the regulation to present circumstances is somewhat vague. 3) attention; diligence, industriousness, effort, perseverance, persistence, assiduity, devotion, dedication, commitment, attentiveness Colloq stick-to-it-iveness; industry: Her application to her studies leaves little time for recreation. Without application, you will never develop much skill at the piano. 4) request, solicitation; appeal, petition, claim: Gavin made six job applications. The board will consider your application.