as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
certain basic work skills that are applicative to almost any job and work environment
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Adjective
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Overall, the device feels like an incremental, useful evolution of the portable workstation idea.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026 -
There’s usually some time that can be rearranged, experience built over the years, and a real interest in creating something useful.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The output is positioned as fully evaluated, auditable transactions categorized into regular hours, overtime tiers, premiums, and exceptions aligned with the applicable framework for each worker.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while the 30-year refinance rate may only be applicable to a small number of current homeowners, the 15-year option can be worth exploring for those who have minimal home balances or want to reduce their payoff timeline.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, the expert warned that focusing on combat performance could push robot development away from typical industrial or service uses, because fighting requires extreme, short bursts of high-impact movement rather than steady, practical operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Daytrip Snack Boxes and the LoadOut GoBox are durable, practical upgrades for lunches, beach days, poolside drinks and gear storage.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Finite Element Analysis software is then used to calculate the torsional stiffness of different variants with or without a roof, which allows the engineers to see what parts of the structure are working hardest to resist applied torsion and are in need or reinforcement.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota was pragmatic and defensive under Ramsay, which is not the best tactical fit for the Colombian.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a sharp feel for political arithmetic and a slightly geeky approach to strategy, Hill-Lewis has cultivated constructive relationships with key figures in the ANC leadership, helped along by a personable, pragmatic style that plays well across party lines.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Applicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicative. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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