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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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Lozano points to weather and climate monitoring as one potential application.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The other had application restrictions for those under 21, as well as a minimum spending amount he didn’t think he could make in order to get the bonus points.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

For those who want to earn their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees and become a lead teacher, she encourages them to visit schools and makes the college application a part of their classwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Viridor, which runs the site, said the EA had independently reviewed the application after the facility demonstrated it could process additional waste while continuing to operate within strict environmental permit requirements.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Plus, if our application for a green card got denied, I wanted to revel in the perks of being an American teenager before the INS killed my vibe.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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