1: an act of applying
a (1) an act of putting something to use
(2) a use to which something is put
b an act of administering or laying one thing on another
c assiduous, attention
2 a request, petition
b a form used in making a request
3 a program that performs a particular task or set of tasks
4 the practical conclusion or lesson to be derived from a speech or writing
5 a medicated or protective layer or material
6 capacity for practical use
