application
noun
the act of putting to a special use or purpose.
reapplication
-
a word derived from
application.
Example Sentences
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Current chemical products on the market use a mix of ingredients to achieve broad-spectrum coverage, but the formulations have weaknesses and require frequent reapplication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Bessent is now leading negotiations with trade partners seeking to avoid the reapplication of those rates after the 90-day pause.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
Even sitting near a window while you work requires reapplication, because glass does not significantly block UVA or UVB rays.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2022
The company noted that the reapplication process was competitive.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
This transfer and reapplication is the key to all judgment and inference.
From How We Think by John Dewey
