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 Old Eng. us use, usage, Latin usus, from uti, p. p. usus, to use. Related to Use.
(Homonym: ewes [pl. of ewe], yews [pl. of yew]).
1. The act of using; SYN. usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise.
2. A particular service.
3. The exercise of a right to benefits; SYN. enjoyment.

ETYM Cf. French utilization.
(Alternate spelling: utilisation).
The act of utilizing, or the state of being utilized; use.