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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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One of the group's founders, Tracey Wilson, told the BBC they are advising those who declared their firearms to withdraw their application pending the court's decision, which likely won't come for months.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

But her request for a decision on the application to be deferred to allow for a site visit was not supported by other councillors.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

If we hadn't been able to get a rush on my sister's application, she'd probably still be waiting to become a legal immigrant.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi