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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 DHS statement addressed the issue: “To be clear, work authorization or a pending application do NOT confer legal status in the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The firm's shares jumped over 600 percent on opening, but the frenzy is very much a bet on the future, with commercial application of even the most sophisticated humanoids currently limited.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Chadwick explained his initial complaint was due to "little detail" being available online about the application.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“The aim of all strategic leadership is the application of superior judgment.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

When we get inside, Liz is actually setting the table—doing a chore like a normal kid, like there’s no standardized test or college application hanging over her.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

It holds best for consumer applications, where consistent output matters more than leaps in quality, and worst for coding tools, where developers keep chasing the next best model.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

By comparison, Netflix filed 10 applications under the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

There were 11.3 applications for every Level 6 apprenticeship position in the current academic year, compared to 2.8 in 2023-24.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

One early goal was to clearly identify and articulate their mission and north star, which is to “connect people, data and applications quickly, securely and effortlessly,” he noted.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

They tried to help her with applications of spiderwebs and balls of ash, but it was like trying to hold back a spring with one's hands.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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