CEFR B1

application

noun

Meaning

A formal written request for something, such as a job, a place at a college, or permission to do something.

Examples

She submitted her application for the scholarship before the deadline.
The online application for the visa was straightforward.

Synonyms: request, petition, submission, nomination

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application (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

A formal written request for something, such as a job, a place at a college, or permission to do something.

Examples

She submitted her application for the scholarship before the deadline.
The online application for the visa was straightforward.
He received an acceptance letter after his university application was approved.

How to Use application

application for (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what the application is for. — "She made an application for a loan."
application to (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the institution or place one is applying to. — "His application to Harvard was successful."

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