"definition and application" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to refer to the two steps of understanding and using a concept or idea. For example, "In order to fully understand algebraic equations, one must consider both their definition and application."
Two more aspects of machine learning algorithms which critically affect performances are the selection of specific descriptors that best correlate with the activity under study from the initial pool of descriptors and the definition (and application) of the model's applicability domain, namely, the region in material space in which the model is expected to give accurate predictions.
But Google's definition and application of G+ is already nebulous enough without this deliberately vague initiation.
A popular approach is the definition and application of a view definition language.
Debates surrounding the correct definition and application of the concept take place in all three domains, and many discussions endeavor to accommodate and integrate all three perspectives.
We exemplify the specification of a workflow in Unify, and show the definition and application of two concern-specific languages built on top of Unify.
The present paper envisages the definition and application of an optimization model that takes into account the impact of both biological and technological issues upon the optimization protocols and strategies.
The definition and applications of EFMs have been extensively reviewed elsewhere [ 2],[ 5].
Coding meetings were held until coders reached full consensus on definitions and application of codes.
Regular evaluations took place throughout the abstraction period to identify any problems in data collection, interpretation of definitions, and application of study criteria.
An iterative process was used to compare results until agreement was reached on code definitions and application of codes to interviews.
Up to cut point 1 (ID1033) [Level 1], the bulk of the items are simple questions based around simple concepts; such as recall of definitions and application of those definitions.
