Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Their vision was very clear: if Indians were to play a meaningful role in the community of nations, they must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to their real-life problems.

implementation

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word application is implementation.

• Application means "the act of putting something into practice."
• Implementation means "the act of putting a plan, idea, or decision into effect."
• Mistreatment means "cruel or unfair treatment."
• Corruption means "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery."
• Misuse means "to use something wrongly or improperly."