aplicación

Definitions of aplicación
  1. noun
    the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
    synonyms: aplicación práctica
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    ingeniería, tecnología
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
    ingeniería aeronáutica
    the activity of designing and constructing aircraft
    ingeniería automovilística
    the activity of designing and constructing automobiles
    ingeniería química
    the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems
    tecnología de comunicaciones
    the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems
    tecnología informática
    the activity of designing and constructing and programming computers
    type of:
    consistir, destino, empleo, manejo, uso, utilización
    the act of using
  2. noun
    liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
    synonyms: loción
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    colirio
    lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
    embrocación, linimento
    a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
    mentol
    a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
    type of:
    remedio
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
  3. noun
    great and constant diligence and attention
    synonyms: asiduidad, concentración, dedicación
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    diligencia, laboriosidad
    persevering determination to perform a task
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