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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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In the denial, the patent commissioner scolded Hunt for allowing “his discovery to slumber” for so long, saying he submitted an application only to “strangle” someone else’s invention, presumably Howe’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

A Scottish government spokesperson said: "As this is a live planning application, it would not be appropriate to comment."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

ServiceNow had been the lone Buy-rated application software stock in UBS’s coverage until this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“The information was self contained in this application without any links or access to any department records or systems.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But like so many thousands of other women who volunteered for battle, even Marina Raskova’s application was rejected.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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