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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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A Scottish government spokesperson said: "As this is a live planning application, it would not be appropriate to comment."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

ServiceNow had been the lone Buy-rated application software stock in UBS’s coverage until this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

GSK withdrew its application for a drug President Trump touted as a potential autism treatment, months after submitting it at health officials’ request.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“The information was self contained in this application without any links or access to any department records or systems.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Since our applications for green cards were "pending," the government wouldn't give us the boot, unless our application was denied.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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