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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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The court had applied Purcell inconsistently across cases, eventually expanding its application to redistricting cases, including Milligan and Callais.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

In February, Politico reported that Makary was forced to reverse course on a flu vaccine application that had been held up.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

A decade ago it was 48% and in 2025 it was 62%, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council, a nonprofit that tracks application trends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“I’ve always believed the No.1 application of AI should be to improve human health,” Isomorphic Labs CEO and founder Demis Hassabis said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“I can’t take this. You said it was for your portfolio, for your application to the art school.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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