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application

[ap-li-key-shuhn] / ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




NOUN
the act of putting a substance on something
Synonyms
NOUN
computer program
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The work, published in Advanced Functional Materials and the subject of a patent application, relies on two key components.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

After starting work at their site, Codona and family made a "part-retrospective" planning application that was later approved by a planning committee, despite the parish council saying it was an "unsustainable location".

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Despite a disappointing trial result earlier this year, the two firms said the European Medicines Agency had accepted its application for approval of its treatment, formally called PF-07307405.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

If your friend thinks she may qualify for Medicaid’s hardship exemption, don’t wait to get the application process started.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

The pending period is sort of like a safe zone, but the fear and anxiety lie in your application getting denied.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

“As a longstanding Ebm-Papst customer, we have a deep appreciation for its integrated airflow technology, custom engineering expertise and talented team, which complement our expertise in mission-critical applications and market reach,” she added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

"After all, our chips are only 2 centimeters across. But, in reality, there are a lot of applications where this would be very powerful," he says.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Ukrainians consult them to track potential Russian attacks, like people check weather applications for storms but with less certainty, shorter warning, and deadly stakes.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

The government is looking at strengthening national planning policy on "intentional unauthorised development", particularly for retrospective planning applications.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Dad drove us to the post office to mail off the applications.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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