application
4
5.9
- noun
- /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
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loción
- The nurse prepared a topical application of antibiotic cream to promote healing.
- a topical application
- application to the skin
- daily application
OK, Amanda, I can tell you really passionate about this eye cream application situation and I get it.
- OK, Amanda, I can tell you really passionate about this eye cream application situation and I get it.
Examples
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All of these cases were managed with the application of steroid drops for two weeks.
Academic text (1995) -
Most of the patients in this study had stable symptoms with the application of the topical antifungal spray.
Academic text (2004) -
Steroid therapy is usually necessary, and preparations for topical application come in a variety of types and strengths.
Academic text (1991) -
If there is no neurologic damage, treatment consists of ice application to the injured area and cervical immobilization.
Academic text (2003) -
A lot of couples have found that a nightly application of, say, cocoa butter can help avoid the stretch marks and as a shared pastime, can be very, uh, pleasant.
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For relief from the rash, use a soothing application of aloe vera gel on the affected area.
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After the shower, she made an application of moisturizer to keep her skin hydrated.
Synonyms
95
1.0
A liquid you put on your skin to make it less dry, protect it, or help heal it
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3.3
A smooth thick oily substance you put on the skin to help it heal or feel soft
30
3.2
A cream or lotion you put on your skin to keep it soft and hydrated
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6.4
A soft oily substance you put on skin to help it heal
4
1.4
A cream for your hands that makes the skin soft and not dry
1
9.9
A liquid you put on the skin to relieve muscle pain or stiffness
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
7
4.9
An official request to get rights to a new invention from the government
3
2.6
A sum of money you pay when you ask to be chosen for something like a job or school
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4.1
A formal request to a bank or lender to borrow money, for example to get a credit card
- Specialized
1
3.2
Computer software that helps you do specific tasks like writing or managing files
- Specialized
A computer program that is running and showing on the screen so you can use it
- Specialized
A programming language that uses terms familiar to its users
- Specialized
A computer program that uses little memory and runs well on phones or old laptops
- Specialized
A program that reads, understands, or writes human language text
How Thick
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Application comes from the verb apply, which originally meant 'to put on'. So a skin application is the act of putting a liquid or cream onto the skin for relief or care.