ETYM Latin applicatio, from applicare: cf. French application. Related to Apply.
1. A diligent effort; SYN. diligence.
2. A program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task; SYN. application program, applications programme.
3. A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school.
4. The act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose; SYN. practical application.
5. The work of applying something; SYN. coating, covering. + prikaži više

ETYM French demande, from demander. Related to Demand.
1. An urgent or peremptory request.
2. The ability and desire to purchase goods and services.
3. The act of demanding.
In economics, the quantity of a product or service that customers want to buy at any given price. Also, the desire for a commodity, together with ability to pay for it. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. plee, plai, plait, from Old Fren. plait, plaid, plet, Late Lat. placitum judgment, decision, assembly, court, from Latin placitum that which is pleasing, an opinion, sentiment, from placere to please. Related to Please, Placit, Plead.
1. An answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed.
2. (Law) A defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer). + prikaži više

ETYM Old Fren. queste, French quęte, from Latin quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, to ask. Related to Query, Question.
The act of searching for something; SYN. seeking.

ETYM Old Eng. requeste, Old Fren. requeste, French requęte, Late Lat. requesta, for requisita, from Latin requirere, requisitum, to seek again, ask for. Related to Require, Quest.
1. A formal message requesting something submitted to an authority; SYN. petition.
2. The verbal act of requesting; SYN. asking.