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application

[ap-li-kay-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 underlying concept has a surprisingly familiar application: the polarized light technology used in modern 3D movie glasses to create the illusion of depth.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Now we have seen through several of my clients that, not only is the citizenship application denied, but they are placed into removal proceedings.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The relatively optimistic case, which I would like to believe, is an application of Stein’s Law: “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

An application has been lodged to have the remains of a knight of the realm turned Easter Rising conspirator, Sir Roger Casement, moved to Northern Ireland.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The next morning, at work, I completed the application.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

That said, Citi cautions there are downside risks to consensus forecast for Baidu’s net profit, due to its high investment in model training and AI applications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Silver faces additional pressure because its use in industrial applications exposes prices to weaker manufacturing activity, Aslam said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The same insights could also support efforts to engineer virus-like particles for vaccines and other therapeutic applications.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

She was made redundant in June and has since tracked more than 100 job applications and recruitment opportunities.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

They tried to help her with applications of spiderwebs and balls of ash, but it was like trying to hold back a spring with one's hands.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez


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