Definitions

1. noun

a device or tool used for applying a substance, such as paint, varnish, or adhesive, to a surface

“The painter used an electric applicator to coat the ceiling with a smooth layer of paint.”

2. noun

a person or device that applies a rule or procedure, such as a tax applicator

“The tax applicator helped the company determine its tax liability for the year.”

3. noun

an object that applies a particular quality or attribute, such as an emotion, to a person or situation

“Her empathetic nature made her a good applicator of emotional support to those around her.”

4. verb

to apply a substance or procedure to a surface or situation

“She applicator the new policy to all departments in the company.”