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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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It doesn’t mean the indiscriminate application of brute tariff force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

In its trademark application, filed on Feb. 27, Nike had indicated the intention of using the logo on seemingly all types of athletic apparel, including footwear, headwear, shirts, pants, shorts and jackets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

If the high court agrees, he can then seek to overturn both sentence and conviction but the state "will most likely oppose his application", according to Roux.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

They should consider the benefits of interoperability and open application programming interfaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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