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application vs computer program

computer program vs application

application and computer program both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
application Yes No No No
computer program Yes No No No
As nouns, computer program is a hypernym of application; that is, computer program is a word with a broader meaning than application:
  • application: a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
  • computer program: (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
Other hypernyms of application include computer programme, program, programme.
application (noun) computer program (noun)
the action of putting something into operation (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
a diligent effort
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
the work of applying something
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
Difference between application and computer program

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