APPLICATION Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

application

noun

ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of application

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the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one

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Recent Examples of application Yet its application to current players looking to exercise their fifth year has been a point of contention. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The applications will be reviewed by the state over the following months. — Eva Flowe october 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 The Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to hear the application in November. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 Once law enforcement submits the application, the potential approval comes back quickly. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for application

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Earlier this month, the emirate launched AiNative, a program with OpenAI, Microsoft and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, to train 20,000 government workers in practical and responsible AI use by the end of the year.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Potential uses include drug discovery, neuroscience, energy, aerospace, robotics and advanced manufacturing research.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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The different program sales operations of Skydance hit the Côte d’Azur under their pre-existing Paramount and WB brands.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Boston Dynamics‘ prototype operation brings engineers and machinists together to develop, manufacture, assemble, and maintain robotic hardware.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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