Application
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A formal request for something, typically employment, admission, or a service, or the practical use of something. In computing, refers to a software programme designed to perform specific tasks.
“She submitted her application for the graduate programme before the deadline.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
Syllables
ap·pli·ca·tion
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Wordle
Contains double P; features the -TION ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 17 points; solid word with good letter combinations
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