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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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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

His application for a pardon appears alongside more than 20,000 requests for either pardon or commutations, according to records of the Office of the Pardon Attorney for the justice department.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The team has completed the basic research phase and filed a patent application for Compound 10.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 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

Since our applications for green cards were "pending," the government wouldn't give us the boot, unless our application was denied.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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