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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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Nearly 30% more graduates pursue college or career training after high school, and 27% more complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Revolution Medicines will submit the results to global regulators, including the Food and Drug Administration as part of a future New Drug Application under a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher, the company said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Application software stocks like ServiceNow have been hit especially hard, according to Bernstein analyst Peter Weed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Application forms for Equity for Punks told investors to check they had read the prospectus which outlined the risk factors, as well as the detailed terms and conditions.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

He comes to class each day with a new Real-Life Application.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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