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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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Mayor Karen Bass decried the application as “a slap in the face” to the families of Boyle Heights.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Last year, the mortgage department held up a loan application from a couple whose wealth was connected to the cryptocurrency industry, according to documents reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

On Tuesday, the leaders are expected to discuss the implementation of a US-sponsored framework deal signed by Israel and Lebanon last month, whose application on the ground has been challenging.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

However, he revealed in a social media post that his application for a US visa was refused.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

“They’ll hold the dog for you until tomorrow. The shelter closes at three. Bring back the application when you and your parents come in.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Most humanoid robots are currently used for industrial applications in confined spaces, such as automobile factories or storage warehouses.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

It also has applications in biomedical science, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and astrophysics.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Roe and Pugsley have been in post around a year, initially trying to unblock a massive backlog of building applications and now trying to speed up the remediation process too.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Freddie Mac calculates the average rate from the thousands of loan applications submitted to them, while Mortgage News Daily data surveys mortgage lenders.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

I asked him how long he thought he would be able to keep his applications a secret.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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