Applicera

Applicera is a Swedish verb meaning to apply or implement in various senses. It covers placing a substance on a surface (such as cream or paint), applying a method, principle, or model, and deploying tools or technologies in scientific, medical, or educational contexts. In Swedish, using applicera to mean applying for a job is uncommon; for job applications the phrase ansöka is normally used.

Etymology and usage context. The verb derives from Latin applicare, meaning to attach, join, or fit. Through Latin, it entered Swedish and is used across technical and formal registers. It is often paired with nouns such as läkemedel, metod, princip, or modell to denote the act of putting something into effect or operation.

Grammar and conjugation. The infinitive is applicera. In present tense it becomes applicerar (Vi applicerar krämen). The simple past is applicerade (Forskaren applicerade en modell). The supine or perfect form is applicerat, used with perfect constructions such as har applicerat. The past participle used as an adjective is applicerad, as in en applicerad metod. In passive constructions, the present tense is appliceras (Regeln appliceras i praktiken).

Typical meanings and usage notes. Common contexts include applying a cream or ointment, applying a method or model to data, applying a rule to a situation, or applying a procedure in a laboratory or clinical setting. Synonyms include tillämpa, använda, and i some cases tillämpa kan substitute for apply in abstract or methodological contexts. See also related terms in scientific and professional Swedish.