Applying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Applying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of apply.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of apply.
More Meanings
- The act of applying; an application.
Example Sentences
The League felt that no benefit could arise from meek and gentle applyings to Parliament […]
A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place. Applying a force tangential to the knob is essentially equivalent to applying one perpendicular to a radial line defining the lever.
Word Forms
- applyings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include utilise, use, utilize, give, practice, employ.
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