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  1. [analysis/geoprocessing] The use of a GIS to solve problems, automate tasks, or generate information within a specific field of interest. For example, a common agricultural application of GIS is determining fertilization requirements based on field maps of soil chemistry and previous crop yields.
  2. [software] A computer program used for a specific task or purpose, such as accounting or GIS.

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