Applying
/əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts8 letters
Definition of Applying
verb
- To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
"to apply cream to a rash"
- To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"
- To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
"We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
- To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
- To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
noun
- The act of applying; an application.
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