Application meaning in English
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Definition
a (job) application: a request (for a job); a form on which a (job) request is made
I filled out my application for a passport because my old passport was stolen.
an application (of the law): a use, an implementation (of the law)
Application usually refers to the "practical use of something":
During your first month at work, you will be able to put what you learnt into application.
Application is also "a layer" (of paint):
Let's wait for the paint to dry before putting on another application.
a(n) (job) applicant: a person applying for, asking for (a job)
Pronunciation examples
UK: My job application was successful - I start tomorrow!
US: This technology has many applications: for example, identity theft.
Examples
- "I'm being pressured by my colleagues at City Hall to ignore those applications and simply build some government offices..."
- "One of my assistants came across your application for a building permit last week."
- "That is absolutely NOT grounds for dismissing an application!"
- "Caller : Why can't you just admit that you got my application, had a good laugh and then tossed it in the bin?"
- "Trey : I assure you sir, all applications at Delavigne are carefully reviewed."
- "This application will give me a clearer idea when to organise my picnic!"
- "On the desktop there are folders and shortcuts to some important applications, and of course to the hard drive."
- "These companies are saving millions each year on application development and maintenance, and of course personnel costs."
- "Our company submitted our application six months ago!"
- "I've provided a link to an application that will help me select the best day for the picnic."
- "-Do you mean that you lied on your application?"
- "We make no guarantee that your application for refund will be accepted."
- "Proficient in all PurpleSoft applications"
- "At my last job, I sent an application, and they didn't call me back for nine months."
- "Look, I'm no technophobe, I churn my butter and milk my cows like the rest of you, but would you care to explain to me why I need an application which creates ocean sounds from my phone while I sleep?"
- "We will not be able to consider your application any further."
- "In fact, I consider it a privilege for us to have even received his application."
- "Poorly-written application email + inappropriate joke about alcoholism = polite rejection."
- "I have your loan applications right here, and if you look at the section marked 7b, you can see that the interest rates increase at the current market rate."
- "I'm up to my neck in applications for that space."
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