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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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Lily's mother, Sarah Rodgers, 30, said they could now face a wait of several months while they wait for Lily's British passport application to be approved.

From BBC • May 6, 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

Earlier this year, SpaceX filed an application with the FCC petitioning to launch up to a million satellites as part of an “orbital data center.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

“Are you interested in applying?” he asked, handing me the application.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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