What is an application?

Answer 1

An applicate is an applied material, or a line at right angles to the axis of a conic section which extends from the axis to the curve.

It can also be used as an alternative name for the Z-axis.

Answer 2

An applicant is a person who applies for something such as a position, or an alternative name for the Z coordinate in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

Answer 3

An applicator is a tool or device used to apply a fluid or semifluid substance to a surface.

Answer 4

An application is an act or means of applying to something or a computer program which provides a tool for a defined purpose.