noun · neutral
application
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ap·pli·CA·tion
Band 4-5speakingtask2
a formal request (often written) for something such as a job, place, or permission
Examples
“I sent my application for the summer internship last night.”
“The company only accepts online applications.”
“Make sure you complete every section of the application form.”
Band 8 sentence
“I submitted my application within the deadline and uploaded all supporting documents to the portal.”
Collocations
- submit an application
- application form
- online application
Word family
application nounapply verbapplicant noun
Common mistakes
I sent application yesterday.→I sent an application yesterday.
I will apply this position.→I will apply for this position.
I make an application.→I submitted an application.
Say it for a higher band
5form→6request→7+application
Synonyms
form
request
Easily confused
apply
“I will apply for the job tomorrow.”
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