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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For some patients, other tools—like a coronary calcium scan, which can directly show whether there’s silent plaque in the arteries—may be more useful.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025 -
One of the most useful skills in a leader’s tool belt is the ability to recognize potential disagreement and surface concerns.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These collaborations aren’t just applicable in the world of social media.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Mad Men would be named Best Drama for a third straight year and Temple Grandin commenced what turned out to be a seemingly endless onslaught at every applicable awards show, as the TV-movie tied an Emmy record with five major wins.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That includes providing students with applied and work-based learning experiences in high school, as well as career exposure and exploration opportunities that begin in age-appropriate ways in middle school.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, the study can only show an association and not a direct cause and effect, said Duval, who now directs applied research at CReATe Fertility Centre, a fertility clinic in Toronto.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its early pilots include placing a humanoid in a car factory to fetch and carry parts, hinting at a practical path into routine industrial tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members share practical strategies middle managers can use to strengthen relationships and create a more positive workplace culture.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Together, these stages offer a pragmatic way to close the velocity gap between development and production.—
Ronak Desai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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David Ryder | Reuters Performative or pragmatic?—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Applicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicative. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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