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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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If Sorsby’s application is accepted, teams will face a thorny calculus between taking a talented quarterback and casting their lot with a player who crossed the bright red line of betting on his own team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Rather than relying on your income alone, putting the entire household income on an application can improve your chances.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Updates about the LA28 volunteer program are available at la28.org/volunteer, where potential volunteers can register their interest to automatically receive more information about the Games-time application process when it opens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Meta itself also reported high disruptions on some of its advertising and application developments for enterprise customers, including Facebook Ads Manager, WhatsApp Business, and Messenger API.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

After your application makes it to the top of the pile, you get another notice in the mail for an appointment to get your fingerprints taken, which are used for a background check.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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