applications

plural 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 applications These kinds of applications can expedite finance workflows and help teams improve productivity. Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The device’s applications, ranging from personal energy independence to industrial transformations, are being widely anticipated. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 The potential applications extend well beyond evolutionary biology. Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Luna is designed specifically for government and defense applications. Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks. Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Some lines of business may be experimenting with applications while others are looking to deploy at scale. Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Gallium is essential for advanced semiconductors, particularly those used in high-frequency and high-power applications. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 This gets problematic because managers often rubber stamp membership reviews and the roles are misinterpreted by applications and services alike. Atul Tulshibagwale, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

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“Applications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applications. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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