application — a formal request for something, typically a job, admission to school, or membership
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal request for something, typically a job, admission to school, or membership
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His dating app application was rejected because he uploaded a picture of his cat instead of himself.
- The university requires all international students to complete their application by March 1st.
- She has over 200 applications on her phone, including three different weather apps.
application
NOUN[/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
a formal request for something, typically a job, admission to school, or membership
She submitted her university application with trembling hands and a hopeful smile.
Writing my application at the station before vacation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'applicare' meaning 'to attach' or 'to apply,' combined with the suffix '-tion' (Latin '-tio') which forms nouns indicating an action or process.
Breakdown
applic- (from Latin applicare, to attach/apply) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result) = application
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His dating app application was rejected because he uploaded a picture of his cat instead of himself.”
“The university requires all international students to complete their application by March 1st.”
“She has over 200 applications on her phone, including three different weather apps.”
“The application of chocolate to any problem has proven 87% effective in my personal research.”
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