application program
or applications program
noun
Computers.
a program used for a particular application (opposed to system program).
Also called
application software,
applications software.
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Definition for application software (2 of 2)
application
[ ap-li-key-shuhn ]
/ ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
noun
Origin of application
SYNONYMS FOR application
1
utilization.
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-kā′shən ]
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.