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application

[ap-li-key-shuhn] / ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




NOUN
the act of putting a substance on something
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NOUN
computer program
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Then they can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Nearly 30% more graduates pursue college or career training after high school, and 27% more complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In late 2024, Arrowhead submitted its first New Drug Application for plozasiran, marking the start of a transition from a research-focused biotech to a commercial-stage company.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Application software stocks like ServiceNow have been hit especially hard, according to Bernstein analyst Peter Weed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Application at the recommended rates leaves tremendous amounts of these chemicals on the lawn.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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