The difference between Application and Program
When used as nouns, application means the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense, whereas program means a set of structured activities.
Program is also verb with the meaning: to enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
check bellow for the other definitions of Application and Program
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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."
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Application as a noun:
The substance applied.
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Application as a noun:
The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Application as a noun:
The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.
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Application as a noun:
Diligence; close thought or attention.
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Application as a noun:
A kind of needlework; appliqué.
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Application as a noun (obsolete):
Compliance.
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Program as a noun:
A set of structured activities.
Examples:
"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."
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Program as a noun:
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
Examples:
"The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play."
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Program as a noun (broadcasting):
A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
Examples:
"Tonight’s program was hosted by Johnny Carson."
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Program as a noun (computing):
A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.
Examples:
"The program runs on both [[Linux]] and Microsoft [[Windows]]."
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Program as a noun (especially, in the phrase "[[get with the program]]"):
A particular mindset or method of doing things.
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Program as a verb (transitive):
To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
Examples:
"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."
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Program as a verb (transitive):
To develop (software) by writing program code.
Examples:
"I programmed a small game as a demonstration."
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Program as a verb (transitive):
To put together the schedule of an event.
Examples:
"Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities."
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Program as a verb (transitive):
To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.
Examples:
"The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang."