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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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Example Sentences

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He was named Western Conference player of the month on Thursday, adding another line to his most valuable player application.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

To make the journey work without the audiences seeing each other, Broucke used a mathematical application called a Caesar cipher, created by the Roman general to send encrypted messages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Most of the application software company’s fall came in January when it fell 24%.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

There was no application for bail during the hearing, which lasted for about five minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Since my dayee Mehrdad was an American citizen, he was able to sponsor our application for permanent residency.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi