application

/ˌæp.lᵻˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act of physically applying or laying on.

2

The substance applied.

3

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

4

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

5

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.)

6

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

7

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

8

The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.

9

Diligence; close thought or attention.

10

A kind of needlework; appliqué.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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