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    application

    US /ˌæplɪˈkeʃən/

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    UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Software program, e.g. for smart phone
    I had to download a graphics application for my brother yesterday
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Process of spreading a substance over a surface
    The application of paint is the final step in the process
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The specific use of a machine, idea, or discovery
    The application of scientific theory to industrial practice has given us many useful products
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Request for job, building permission etc.
    You need to complete an employment application when looking for work
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The sustained effort or attention applied to a task or purpose.
    Success in any field requires hard work and application.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The practical use or relevance of something.
    The theory has practical application in the real world.

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    What is Ethernet?

    09:11What is Ethernet?
    • Fiber optic cables use several different types of connectors that vary depending on your application needs.

      Fiber optic cables use several different types of connectors that vary depending on your application needs.

    • that vary depending on your application needs.

      that vary depending on your application needs.

    B2

    Who Is Kim Jong Un? His Former Teacher Speaks Out | TODAY

    04:49Who Is Kim Jong Un? His Former Teacher Speaks Out | TODAY
    • A Swiss investigative journalist on a fellowship at Stanford University believes he's even uncovered the visa application.

      A Swiss investigative journalist on a fellowship at Stanford University believes he's even uncovered the visa application.

    • UNIVERSITY, BELIEVES HE UNCOVERED THE VISA APPLICATION.

      UNIVERSITY, BELIEVES HE UNCOVERED THE VISA APPLICATION.

    B1

    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • The product was structured essentially to avoid the application of the Truth in Lending Act.

      The product was structured essentially to avoid the application of the Truth in Lending Act.

    • to avoid the application of the Truth and Lending Act.

      to avoid the application of the Truth and Lending Act.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • But at the time I graduated from high school, my family my family didn't have the money for a college application, much less a chance for me to go to college.

      But at the time I graduated from high school, my family my family didn't have the money for a college application, much less a chance for me to go to college.

    • But at the time I graduated from high school, my family my family didn't have the money for a college application, much less a chance for me to go to college.

      But at the time I graduated from high school, my family my family didn't have the money for a college application, much less a chance for me to go to college.

    B1

    Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now

    10:39Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now
    • Application process has been getting longer and longer with going through multiple rounds and doing assessments.

      Application process has been getting longer and longer with going through multiple rounds and doing assessments.

    • The application process has been getting longer and longer, with going through multiple rounds and doing assessments.

      The application process has been getting longer and longer, with going through multiple rounds and doing assessments.

    B1

    Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News

    09:37Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News
    • Just remind us of how events have unfolded and indeed escalated over the last few days that have now culminated and led to this application of a curfew.

      Just remind us of how events have unfolded and indeed escalated over the last few days that have now culminated and led to this application of a curfew.

    • Just remind us of how events have unfolded and indeed escalated over the last few days that have now culminated and led to this application of a curfew.

      Just remind us of how events have unfolded and indeed escalated over the last few days that have now culminated and led to this application of a curfew.

    B1

    Modern Family | Haley Is Arrested and Faces Expulsion from College

    05:22Modern Family | Haley Is Arrested and Faces Expulsion from College
    • Oh, and if we're going to be completely honest on my application to get in here, I lied about the fact that I...

      Oh, and if we're going to be completely honest on my application to get in here, I lied about the fact that I...

    • honest on my application to get in here, I lied about the fact that I.

      honest on my application to get in here, I lied about the fact that I.

    A2

    United States vs Canada | Medical School & Becoming a Doctor

    13:03United States vs Canada | Medical School & Becoming a Doctor
    • universities use a common application system called the American Medical College Application Service, or AMCAS.

      universities use a common application system called the American Medical College Application Service, or AMCAS.

    • universities use a common application system called the American Medical College Application Service, or AMCAS.

      universities use a common application system called the American Medical College Application Service, or AMCAS.

    B1

    Mike Waltz to leave national security adviser role, US media reports | BBC News

    09:03Mike Waltz to leave national security adviser role, US media reports | BBC News
    • There you see it on the screen CBS our partner in America reporting that in terms of sources talking to them and let's speak to Tom Bateman our State Department correspondent and Tom let me start by asking you about this breaking news we'll come to that resources deal a little later but these are the first casualties of this Trump administration for people who perhaps don't know some of the background just remind people about that whole huge controversy around the signal chat group yeah absolutely and first of all to let you know that the White House being asked about this as you would imagine at the moment saying that it won't comment on reports from anonymous sources but as you say our colleagues at CBS quoting several sources saying that Mike Waltz and Alex Wong will leave their positions today and as you say that would be a highly significant moment the first to leave their posts in any senior official position in this second Trump administration now as for Mike Waltz it's it's interesting that we've heard a lot less from him publicly he's been a lot less publicly visible over the last few weeks having gone from a position of really high visibility in the administration I mean I remember being in the room as a group of journalists interviewed him and Marco Rubio the Secretary of State in Saudi Arabia when the administration had just met the Russians the first meeting between the minister of the US administration and the Russians in quite a significant amount of time so he was at the highest profile levels of foreign policy for the administration and then we had March which was that signal chat that was set up by Mike Waltz the National Security Advisor included several high-level officials in that and others working for them and he had mistakenly included Jeffrey Goldberg the editor of the Atlantic magazine who then broke the story about how this signal chat had been set up in which Pete Hegseth the Defense Secretary shared what the administration denied was classified information but was clearly attack plans for the bombing of Houthi positions in Yemen but not only that row about classified information being used on a commercial chat application at the most senior levels of the US administration but also sort of deeply embarrassing internal discussions between the members of the administration about first of all whether they wanted to go ahead with this plan to bomb the Houthis because some members of the administration particularly J.D.

      There you see it on the screen CBS our partner in America reporting that in terms of sources talking to them and let's speak to Tom Bateman our State Department correspondent and Tom let me start by asking you about this breaking news we'll come to that resources deal a little later but these are the first casualties of this Trump administration for people who perhaps don't know some of the background just remind people about that whole huge controversy around the signal chat group yeah absolutely and first of all to let you know that the White House being asked about this as you would imagine at the moment saying that it won't comment on reports from anonymous sources but as you say our colleagues at CBS quoting several sources saying that Mike Waltz and Alex Wong will leave their positions today and as you say that would be a highly significant moment the first to leave their posts in any senior official position in this second Trump administration now as for Mike Waltz it's it's interesting that we've heard a lot less from him publicly he's been a lot less publicly visible over the last few weeks having gone from a position of really high visibility in the administration I mean I remember being in the room as a group of journalists interviewed him and Marco Rubio the Secretary of State in Saudi Arabia when the administration had just met the Russians the first meeting between the minister of the US administration and the Russians in quite a significant amount of time so he was at the highest profile levels of foreign policy for the administration and then we had March which was that signal chat that was set up by Mike Waltz the National Security Advisor included several high-level officials in that and others working for them and he had mistakenly included Jeffrey Goldberg the editor of the Atlantic magazine who then broke the story about how this signal chat had been set up in which Pete Hegseth the Defense Secretary shared what the administration denied was classified information but was clearly attack plans for the bombing of Houthi positions in Yemen but not only that row about classified information being used on a commercial chat application at the most senior levels of the US administration but also sort of deeply embarrassing internal discussions between the members of the administration about first of all whether they wanted to go ahead with this plan to bomb the Houthis because some members of the administration particularly J.D.

    • But not only that row about classified information being used on a commercial chat, uh, application, um, at the most senior levels of the US, uh, administration, but

      But not only that row about classified information being used on a commercial chat, uh, application, um, at the most senior levels of the US, uh, administration, but

    B1

    7 Common PHRASAL VERBS for Business

    18:377 Common PHRASAL VERBS for Business
    • Reject something, reject an offer, proposal, or application.

      Reject something, reject an offer, proposal, or application.

    • If you go for a job, for instance, and they turn down your application, you won't get the job.

      If you go for a job, for instance, and they turn down your application, you won't get the job.

    A2