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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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There's all kinds of applications for this information.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Its applications include the following.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Designed for real-world applications, the robot is integrated with an advanced control system.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Adaptive grip tech As part of a National Science Foundation grant focused on soft, shape-retaining materials, researchers at UC San Diego had already explored the potential of measuring tape for robotic applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
The novel alloy could potentially be used in demanding environments, with applications ranging from submarine pipelines to engine components like crankshafts and connecting rods exposed to high pressure.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
And in the name of empowering communities to have a say, the law now gave community boards undue power to snarl applications — power many of them proceeded to abuse.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
This technology offers high efficiency and is crucial for producing the high-performance materials needed for fusion energy applications.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2025
With top-tier companies receiving thousands of applications, standing out requires more than just having a great resume.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Its applications include the following.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Designed for real-world applications, the robot is integrated with an advanced control system.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Adaptive grip tech As part of a National Science Foundation grant focused on soft, shape-retaining materials, researchers at UC San Diego had already explored the potential of measuring tape for robotic applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
The novel alloy could potentially be used in demanding environments, with applications ranging from submarine pipelines to engine components like crankshafts and connecting rods exposed to high pressure.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
And in the name of empowering communities to have a say, the law now gave community boards undue power to snarl applications — power many of them proceeded to abuse.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
This technology offers high efficiency and is crucial for producing the high-performance materials needed for fusion energy applications.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2025
With top-tier companies receiving thousands of applications, standing out requires more than just having a great resume.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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