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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 disgraced rapper had submitted Monday an application to travel to Britain, but it was refused on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good, a UK government source confirmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Around the same time, the committee also met to review an exemption application related to water management at the Grayrocks Dam in Wyoming and its effects on endangered whooping cranes downstream in Nebraska.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

“AI will affect virtually every function, application and process in the company,” Dimon wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Since then, she traveled to Iran four times, disclosing the information in her application last year to become a citizen, Bis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

I had no idea how to write the application, so Tyler wrote it for me.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover