Dictionary Entry

applications

noun

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Meaning

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The practical uses or purposes of something, especially in technology, science, or business.

Example Sentence

The new software has many practical applications in fields like medicine and engineering.

Usage Note

Used to describe the practical ways something can be used or the specific programs or software designed for a particular purpose on computers or phones.

Synonyms

uses functions purposes operations implementations utilities

Antonyms

misuses failures disuse inactivity non-use