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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

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the local council had not received a development application for the site and the project was "an agreement between two private parties".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Earlier this year, SpaceX filed an application with a federal regulator to launch up to a million satellites for its orbital data-center ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“You’ll have to fill out an application, and then you and your parents have to come in for an interview before you can adopt her.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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