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Application vs. Applet — What's the Difference?

Application vs. Applet — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Application and Applet

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Application

The act of applying.

Applet

In computing, an applet is any small application that performs one specific task that runs within the scope of a dedicated widget engine or a larger program, often as a plug-in. The term is frequently used to refer to a Java applet, a program written in the Java programming language that is designed to be placed on a web page.

Application

Something applied, such as a cosmetic or curative agent.

Applet

A small program designed to be downloaded from the internet to run on a webpage that a user is accessing.

Application

The act of putting something to a special use or purpose
An application of a new method.
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Applet

(computing) a small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser

Application

A specific use to which something is put
The application of science to industry.

Applet

A Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface

Application

The capacity of being usable; relevance
Geometry has practical application in aviation and navigation.

Application

Close attention; diligence
Shows application to her work.

Application

A request, as for assistance, employment, or admission to a school.

Application

The form or document on which such a request is made.

Application

(Computers) A computer program designed for a specific task or use.

Application

Of or being a computer program designed for a specific task or use
Applications software for a missile guidance system.

Application

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.

Application

The substance applied.

Application

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

Application

The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.
I make the remark, and leave you to make the application.
The application of a theory to a set of data can be challenging.

Application

(computing) 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.)
This iPhone application can connect to most social networks.

Application

A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.
December 31 is the deadline for MBA applications.

Application

A petition, entreaty, or other request, with the adposition for denoting the subject matter.
Their application for a deferral of the hearing was granted.

Application

The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.

Application

Diligence; close thought or attention.

Application

A kind of needlework; appliqué.

Application

(obsolete) Compliance.

Application

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb.

Application

The thing applied.
He invented a new application by which blood might be stanched.

Application

The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
If a right course . . . be taken with children, there will not be much need of the application of the common rewards and punishments.

Application

The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence; as, I make the remark, and leave you to make the application; the application of a theory.

Application

That part of a sermon or discourse in which the principles before laid down and illustrated are applied to practical uses; the "moral" of a fable.

Application

The capacity of being practically applied or used; relevancy; as, a rule of general application.

Application

The act of fixing the mind or closely applying one's self; assiduous effort; close attention; as, to injure the health by application to study.
Had his application been equal to his talents, his progress might have been greater.

Application

The act of making request of soliciting; as, an application for an office; he made application to a court of chancery.

Application

A request; a document containing a request; as, his application was placed on file.

Application

A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school;
December 31 is the deadline for applications

Application

The act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose;
He advocated the application of statistics to the problem
A novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis

Application

A program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task;
He has tried several different word processing applications

Application

The work of applying something;
The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
A complete bleach requires several applications
The surface was ready for a coating of paint

Application

Liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin;
A lotion for dry skin

Application

A diligent effort;
It is a job requiring serious application

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