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application

[ap-li-key-shuhn] / ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




NOUN
the act of putting a substance on something
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NOUN
computer program
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“Over time, the risk could manifest differently, with high fertilizer prices forcing farmers to substantially cut application rates or switch to less fertilizer-intensive crops,” the World Bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The quarterly application of the buffer worked out well for investors, especially during the second quarter of that year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

With work under way on a planning application, the club hope to officially open the stadium for the start of the 2030-31 season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

McConaughey has in recent years pursued an application with the USPTO, framed as protection against the unauthorized use of his voice by AI models.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“You can borrow the rest from the federal government,” he said, handing me a National Defense Student Loan application.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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