B2 noun Neutral

application

/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/

A formal request for something such as a job, a place at a college, or permission to do something. It also refers to the practical use or relevance of a theory or discovery, or a computer program designed for a specific task.

Beispiele

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1

I need to download a new application for editing photos on my phone.

I need to get a new software program for my mobile device to modify pictures.

2

Please submit your completed application to the admissions office by the deadline.

Hand in your finished request form to the school office before the final date.

3

I'm still filling out that job application; it's so long!

I am currently working on the paperwork to apply for that position.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
application
Verb
apply
Adverb
applicably
Adjektiv
applicable
Verwandt
applicant
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'applying' glue: you are putting something (your name or a theory) onto something else (a job list or a problem).

Schnelles Quiz

The HR manager asked me to sign the ____ form before the interview.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: application

Beispiele

1

I need to download a new application for editing photos on my phone.

everyday

I need to get a new software program for my mobile device to modify pictures.

2

Please submit your completed application to the admissions office by the deadline.

formal

Hand in your finished request form to the school office before the final date.

3

I'm still filling out that job application; it's so long!

informal

I am currently working on the paperwork to apply for that position.

4

The study demonstrates the practical application of these mathematical theories in engineering.

academic

The research shows how these math ideas are used in real-world building and design.

5

The HR department is currently reviewing your application for the senior manager role.

business

The personnel team is looking at your request to be hired for the management position.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
application
Verb
apply
Adverb
applicably
Adjektiv
applicable
Verwandt
applicant

Häufige Kollokationen

submit an application to formally hand in a request or form
mobile application a software program designed for a smartphone
practical application the real-world use of an idea or method
grant application a formal request for financial funding
application form a document used to collect information from a candidate

Häufige Phrasen

letter of application

a cover letter sent with a resume

on application

available by asking for it formally

patent application

a request for exclusive rights to an invention

Wird oft verwechselt mit

application vs applicant

An applicant is the person who applies, while the application is the document or process.

application vs appliance

An appliance is a physical machine (like a fridge), whereas an application is software or a request.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'application' when talking about seeking a job or school place, or when discussing how a scientific theory is used in real life. In technology, it is often shortened to 'app'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'I am an application' when they mean 'I am an applicant'. Remember that the -ant suffix refers to a person.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'applying' glue: you are putting something (your name or a theory) onto something else (a job list or a problem).

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'applicatio', which means 'a joining' or 'attaching' to something.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun when referring to forms or software (an application, two applications). Uncountable noun when referring to the use of effort or a theory. Often followed by the preposition 'for' (application for a job).
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern tech culture, 'app' is the standard term, while 'application' sounds more formal or technical.

Schnelles Quiz

The HR manager asked me to sign the ____ form before the interview.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: application

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ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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