Appliceren

Appliceren is a Dutch verb with two primary meanings. In technical, industrial, medical, and general contexts it means to apply or place a substance, treatment, or method onto or into a surface or system. In a broader sense it can also mean to submit an application for a program, job, grant, or permission. The term is a loanword from English to apply, and it appears in both formal and informal contexts.

Etymology and usage context. The word entered Dutch through professional and scientific language, where it is commonly used to describe actions such as applying coatings, creams, adhesives, or treatments, as well as implementing rules, standards, or software updates. In many everyday writing and in standard HR language, however, appliceren is less common for seeking work. There, solliciteren or een aanvraag indienen are the preferred expressions. In IT and operations contexts, appliceren may appear when referring to the act of applying patches, updates, or configurations to a system.

Register and alternatives. Appliceren is generally understood in Dutch, but its acceptance varies by domain and region. In formal writing and in job-search contexts it is often advised to use more standard verbs: toepassen or aanbrengen for applying substances or methods; indienen or solliciteren for submitting bids or applications; toepassen or implementeren for enforcing policies and procedures. The choice can influence perceived tone, with appliceren sometimes seen as a more anglicized or technical term.

See also. Toepassen, aanbrengen, indienen, solliciteren, implementeren.