application
noun
the act of putting to a special use or purpose.
applications
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pluralof application.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For cosmetic applications, the company shares rights with Switzerland’s Galderma.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
If researchers can achieve that, the technology could have broad applications across computing, communications, and healthcare.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
“You can generate more volume and more applications by utilizing AI, but volume in the marketplace is not necessarily what gets you hired,” Link, SHRM’s chief human-resources officer, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The agenda item for the Continuum of Care board meeting Wednesday said applications would be due Sept. 24.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Soojin reminds me of Mustafa, when he was trying to convince Baba last year that being on the basketball team was important to show he was a well-rounded person on his college applications.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
