application program

or applications program


noun

Computers. a program used for a particular application (opposed to system program).
Also called application software, applications software.

OTHER WORDS FROM application program

application programmer, noun application programming, noun

Definition for application software (2 of 2)

application
[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]
/ ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

Origin of application

1375–1425; late Middle English applicacio(u)n (< Middle French) < Latin applicātiōn- (stem of applicātiō), equivalent to applicāt(us) applied (past participle of applicāre to apply) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM application

British Dictionary definitions for application software (1 of 2)

application
/ (ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən) /

noun

British Dictionary definitions for application software (2 of 2)

application program

noun

a computer program that is written and designed for a specific need or purpose

Scientific definitions for application software

application
[ ăp′lĭ-kāshən ]

A computer program with an interface, enabling people to use the computer as a tool to accomplish a specific task. Word processing, spreadsheet, and communications software are all examples of applications.