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editor vs application

application vs editor

editor and application both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
editor Yes No No No
application Yes No No No
As nouns, application is a hypernym of editor; that is, application is a word with a broader meaning than editor:
  • editor: (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
  • application: a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
Other hypernyms of editor include application program, applications programme.
editor (noun) application (noun)
(computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data the action of putting something into operation
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine) 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 editor and application

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