The difference between App and Application

When used as nouns, app means an application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device, whereas application means the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense.

check bellow for the other definitions of App and Application

  1. App as a noun (computing, mobile phones):

    An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.

  2. App as a noun (military):

    application

  1. App as a noun (informal):

    appetizer

  1. App as a noun (sports):

    an appearance in a game (e.g., a player with 10 apps in a season played 10 times)

  1. Application as a noun:

    The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

    Examples:

    "The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

  2. Application as a noun:

    The substance applied.

  3. Application as a noun:

    The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.

  4. Application as a noun:

    The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.

    Examples:

    "I make the remark, and leave you to make the application."

    "The application of a theory to a set of data can be challenging."

  5. Application as a noun (computing):

    A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)

    Examples:

    "This iPhone application can connect to most social networks."

  6. Application as a noun:

    A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.

    Examples:

    "December 31 is the deadline for MBA applications."

  7. Application as a noun (bureaucracy, legal):

    A petition, entreaty, or other request, with the adposition for denoting the subject matter.

    Examples:

    "Their application for a deferral of the hearing was granted."

  8. Application as a noun:

    The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.

  9. Application as a noun:

    Diligence; close thought or attention.

  10. Application as a noun:

    A kind of needlework; appliqué.

  11. Application as a noun (obsolete):

    Compliance.

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