what does application mean?

Question

science word

Answer 1

A specific use to which something is put. The specific purpose or use; using it for a particular purpose.
http://www.ask.com/reference/dictionary/ahdict/30442/application

applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
http://www.audioenglish.net/dictionary/applied_science.htm

Application is defined as problem solving, applying information to produce a result, or the use of facts, rules, and principles in new situations.
http://teacherbridge.cs.vt.edu/public/bhs/teachers/aleslie/bloom.htm

Answer 2

1. the act of putting to a special use or purpose: the application of common sense to a problem.
2. the special use or purpose to which something is put: a technology having numerous applications never thought of by its inventors.
3. the quality of being usable for a particular purpose or in a special way; relevance: This has no application to the case.
4. the act of requesting.
5. a written or spoken request or appeal for employment, admission, help, funds, etc.: to file an application for admission to a university.
6. a form to be filled out by an applicant, as for a job or a driver's license.
7. close attention; persistent effort: Application to one's studies is necessary.
8. an act or instance of spreading on, rubbing in, or bringing into contact: the application of a compress to a wound; a second application of varnish.
9. a salve, ointment, or the like, applied as a soothing or healing agent.
10. Computers. a type of job or problem that lends itself to processing or solution by computer: Inventory control is a common business application.

These are the 10 different dictionary answers as given by dictionary.com. So I guess it depends on what kind of application you are talking about.

Answer 3

It probably means an act or instance of spreading on, rubbing in, or bringing into contact: the application of a compress to a wound; a second application of varnish.
I think this is what is means as a science word.
Hope I helped!