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Application

Verb / ˌæplʌˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for application — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A formal request to be considered for a position or to receive something.

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Common collocations

  • submit an application
  • job application
  • software application
  • mobile application
  • application form
  • apply for
  • request for
  • request an

Word family

verb apply
adjective applicable
adverb applicably

Usage note

The word 'application' can refer to a formal request, the act of putting something to use, or a piece of software. Context is crucial for understanding its intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I submitted my application for a library card today.
  2. The college application process can be stressful.
  3. She filled out an application to work at the new restaurant in town.
  4. I need to fill out an application for a passport before I can travel.
  5. His application for the loan was denied due to his low credit score.

Quotes

  • The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.' - Marie Clay
  • I have a personal ambition to live my life honestly and honor the true love that I've had and also the people I've had around me. I want to stay hopeful, even though I get scared about why we're even alive at all. - Lana Del Rey
  • If I have any talent at all, it's in the fact that I love to play. - Lou Bradley

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