# applying

Pronunciation: say "uh-PLY-ing" /əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of apply. — present participle and gerund of apply
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of apply. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action itself.
   - _He spent the morning applying a fresh coat of paint to the fence._
   - _Applying for the grant required three letters of recommendation._

## Noun

2. The act of putting something onto a surface or of putting it to use for a particular purpose.
   - Simple: The act of putting something on a surface, or of using it for a purpose.
   - _The repeated applying of heat eventually loosened the rusted seal._
   - _Successful treatment depends on the correct applying of the medication._

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