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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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Drugs often have more than one application, and Brandi said continuous research is needed not just for abortion and miscarriage care, but to better treat a gamut of health issues such as uterine fibroids.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

When asked if the travellers would restore the land if their retrospective application was refused, Smith insisted they would.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Dean, Park, Safavi-Naeini, and Stokowski are inventors on a patent application that covers methods for achieving quantum advantage in power-constrained photonic sensors.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

A trial court rejected the state’s motion to dismiss in 2024 and granted the plaintiffs an injunction, blocking the application of the law to a wide variety of pregnancy complications.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Meanwhile, my application process was Mom saying, “This will look good on your college apps.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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