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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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However, the main difference is that she can now work directly with clients throughout the entire application process and help them secure the home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

One is a short stint can raise eyebrows in future application processes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Councillors met to discuss an application to amend the festival's licence after a complaint by the South Cotswold Conservative Association, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The agency rejected Regeneron’s application in October, citing unresolved inspection deficiencies and compliance issues at the Indiana plant.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The pending period is sort of like a safe zone, but the fear and anxiety lie in your application getting denied.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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