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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
application
Verb
apply
Adverbio
applicably
Adjetivo
applicable
Relacionado
applicant
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: application

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
application
Verb
apply
Adverbio
applicably
Adjetivo
applicable
Relacionado
applicant

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: application

Palabras relacionadas

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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