reapplication

noun

re·​ap·​pli·​ca·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 

plural reapplications

: a second or renewed application : the act or an instance of reapplying

… he plans to reapply in the spring, when his patio permit is up for reapplication.

—Stephanie Menders

There are some sunscreens designed to be water/sweat proof; typically those products still recommend reapplication every 40-80 minutes.

—Katie Savio

Examples of reapplication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

News Education Move comes as school district faces budget constraints UPDATED: May 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM EDT Superintendent Myriam Rogers didn’t specify how many employees would be subject to this reapplication process in her report to the school board Tuesday night. —Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025

Many blurring lip liners require frequent reapplication, but this one is both easy to smudge and doesn’t fade after an hour of wear time. —Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 6 May 2025

Sunscreen for easy reapplication on the go — and says that the trend seems to have caught on. —Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 1 May 2025

What’s Great About It Easy removal and reapplication No damage to drywall Cost-effective What Could Be Better Feels less durable Seams are visible Better Homes & Gardens’ peel-and-stick wallpaper makes for a go-to decor solution for renters looking for a temporary and cost-effective wall covering. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reapplication

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration