What is Application: Definition and 996 Discussions

An application program (app or application for short) is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users. Examples of an application include a word processor and a media player. The collective noun refers to all applications collectively. The other principal classifications of software are system software, relating to the operation of the computer, and utility software ("utilities").
Applications may be bundled with the computer and its system software or published separately and may be coded as proprietary, open-source, or projects. Apps built for mobile platforms are called mobile apps.

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    Other Explaining Your Motivation for Applying to a Temporary Staff Assistant Position

    I have a degree in mechanical engineering and have taken several computer science courses, so my resume since graduating in 2007 consists of engineering jobs along with my most recent software developer job, which I was laid off from a few months ago. I'm starting grad school next fall (2017)...
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  3. S

    I Can someone define what a tuple is for me?

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    B Application of Matrices and Determinants

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  5. L

    A Schur complement application

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  6. S

    JavaScript How can I properly test my web application?

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  7. S

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  8. M

    MHB How Does Burnside's Lemma Calculate the Number of Distinct Colored Cubes?

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  9. P115007

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  10. R

    Integrating Bulk Modulus to Find Pressure at Variable Depth

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  11. E

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  12. REVIANNA

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  13. Nemo1

    MHB Application of Differentiation - Points of Inflection.

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  14. Dishsoap

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  15. R

    Engineering Correct application of Circuit Impedance and Circuit Current

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    MHB Is this the correct approach for using Taylor series in this problem?

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  17. Sirsh

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  18. D

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  19. M

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  20. sidt36

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  21. nomadreid

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  22. nmaganzini

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  24. PhotonSSBM

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  25. Calpalned

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  26. Calpalned

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  27. Tony Stark

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    Job Application -- have not heard back

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  30. MAAntonius

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    Hello, I'm a first year student in pursuit of a physics degree and I'm just beginning to learn the hardships of paying out of pocket for college (and my school is relatively cheap, only about $9,000 a year before student loans.) But basically, I'm paying about $650 a month out of pocket by...
  33. J0ules

    Schools How Can I Change How Universities Perceive My Application?

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  34. dakota224

    The Highest Point for bouncing Mac Application Icons

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  35. M

    Writing CV for PhD application

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  36. R

    Prepare for HEP-th graduate application

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  37. Z

    What are some applications for the Dirac delta function in classical mechanics?

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  38. EJC

    Schools Chances of Getting Into Graduate School Ph.D Programs

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    Admissions What are the key factors for admission to top physics PhD programs like MIT?

    Hi guys, wassup? I am a physics undergraduate motivated to get into top graduate programs, namely MIT. It is not its name or prestige (only a small amount!) which attracts me to it, but the experience I desire, that is, to immerse myself to an environment, surrounded by other students of diverse...
  40. Lukanol

    Proof of Physics Background for Master Application

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  41. smruti

    Traction application -- Which type of motor is best?

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  42. TBan

    Use of Gyro/Accelerometer for Boat Tilt Application?

    Hello, I'm looking to try to use a gyroscope to determine the rocking motion (just side to side - not back and forth) of a boat while it is traveling forward or sitting still in the water. Specifically, I'm looking for the boat's angle from vertical and this angle's velocity. Can I do this...
  43. Demystifier

    Application of sets with higher cardinality

    Sets with cardinality ##2^{\aleph_0}##, that is, with cardinality of the set of real numbers, obviously have many applications in other branches of mathematics outside of pure set theory. For example, real any complex analysis is completely based on such sets. How about higher cardinality? Is...
  44. C

    Should I Apply for a Lab Job Before Starting CLS Program?

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  45. 0

    Application of Series/Parallel connection of DMFC? (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell)

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  46. R

    Application of Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

    Homework Statement A parallel beam of electrons traveling in x- direction falls on a slit of width d. If after passing the slit, an electron acquires momentum py in the y direction then for a majority of electrons passing through the slit A. |py|d ≈ h B. A. |py|d > h C. |py|d < h D. |py|d >> h...
  47. S

    Applying KVL: Understanding the Process and Confusions

    hello what is the process to apply KVL exactly? we know nothing in a loop, apart from that it consists of 2 batteries with known polarity and 2 resistors. what do we do? we assign arbitrarily the currents to each of the branches that compose the loop? and then we assign polarities to the...
  48. L

    Is There an iPhone App for Using Your Phone as a Light Sensor?

    Hi! I'm searching for an application for iPhone, similar to the Android App "Physics Toolkit Light Sensor", so I can use my iPhone as a light sensor. Does anybody know if there's such an app in the App Store? I'm not able to find one. Best regards Lasse
  49. gulfcoastfella

    Point of application of generalized forces of constraint

    In Lagrangian Dynamics, I assume that generalized forces of constraint are applied at the location of the corresponding generalized coordinate. I don't recall seeing anything explicit about the point of application in the text.
  50. ashtadmir

    Work done when point of application of force remains fixed

    If an object moves in such a way that the point of application remains fixed then what can be commented on the work done by the force? (only qualitative analysis required)
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