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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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The memo said the agency needed more time to evaluate the flavors, without going into detail on the science in the application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Authorities on April 2 filed a court application to seize Mr. Lai’s “offense-related properties.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Dillard said that when someone uses Media Composer for editing, it can often be frustrating to click in and out of the application in search of the right shot buried within hours of footage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Someone who lives and works in the UK on a visa would typically have to wait at least five years before an application for indefinite leave to remain can be made.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Once our visas expired, we applied for political asylum, but after two years without progress, we were told there was no record of our application.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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