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Synonyms for application

Two senses of application live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineActions

the work of applying something

The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

covering

Same sentence, swapped: The doctor prescribed a topical covering of iodine.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for application as it is used in the sentence above.

handling
picking
wiring

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineActions

a diligent effort

It is a job requiring serious application.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

diligence

Same sentence, swapped: It is a job requiring serious diligence.

Close but different

covering
lotion
difficulty

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