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{
"term": "application",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university",
"sensetop": "application for somethingapplication to do somethingapplication to somebody (for something)application to somebody to do somethingon application to somebody",
"labels": "(formal)(British English)(British English)(North American English)(especially North American English)(especially British English)(especially North American English)(both especially British English)(especially North American English)",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a planning/patent/visa application"
},
{
"text": "We have **received applications** from more than 3 000 students."
},
{
"text": "You need to complete the online **application form**."
},
{
"text": "an application for asylum/a licence",
"contextForm": "application for something"
},
{
"text": "an **application for leave to appeal** against the conviction"
},
{
"text": "After graduating she **made an application** to join the BBC.",
"contextForm": "application to do something"
},
{
"text": "His application to the court for bail has been refused.",
"contextForm": "application to somebody (for something)"
},
{
"text": "They **submitted an application** to the council to build two houses.",
"contextForm": "application to somebody to do something"
},
{
"text": "Further information is available on application to the principal.",
"contextForm": "on application to somebody"
},
{
"text": "Admission is obtained by written application."
},
{
"text": "Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in French."
},
{
"text": "I am pleased to tell you that your application for the post of Assistant Editor has been successful."
},
{
"text": "It takes time to process each application."
},
{
"text": "Prospective members fill out an online application."
},
{
"text": "There has been a drop in visa applications."
},
{
"text": "We accept permit applications year-round."
},
{
"text": "an application to the local authority"
},
{
"text": "I've made an application for a loan of £3 000."
},
{
"text": "We received over 100 applications for the job."
}
],
"topics": ["Working life", "Education"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["formal", "written", "successful"],
"verb + application": ["file", "lodge", "make"],
"application + noun": ["form", "guidelines", "deadline"],
"preposition": ["by application", "on application", "application for"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "the practical use of something, especially a theory, discovery, etc.",
"sensetop": "application (of something) to something",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry."
},
{
"text": "What are the **practical applications** of this work?"
},
{
"text": "the application of new technology to teaching",
"contextForm": "application (of something) to something"
},
{
"text": "the reported therapeutic applications of bee venom"
},
{
"text": "The program is designed for general application."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["practical", "real-world", "general"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "an act of putting or spreading something, such as paint or medical creams, onto something else",
"examples": [
{
"text": "It took three applications of paint to cover the graffiti."
},
{
"text": "lotion for external application only *(= to be put on the skin, not swallowed)*"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "the act of making a rule, etc. operate or become effective",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "strict application of the law"
}
],
"topics": ["Permission and obligation"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 5,
"definition": "a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software",
"labels": "(computing)",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "a database application"
},
{
"text": "Information can be automatically linked between applications"
},
{
"text": "You can run several applications at the same time."
},
{
"text": "an operating system that can integrate other applications"
}
],
"topics": ["Computers"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 6,
"definition": "the strength of mind to work hard at something; great effort",
"labels": "(formal)",
"examples": [
{
"text": "Success as a writer demands great application."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/",
"audio": "ap/application/application__gb_2.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/",
"audio": "ap/application/application__us_2.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Middle English: via Old French from Latin applicatio(n-), from the verb applicare ‘fold, fasten to’, from ad- ‘to’ + plicare ‘to fold’."
}