application for a job

  • 11application — noun 1 WRITTEN REQUEST (C, U) a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something: Developers have filed a planning application. (+ for): There were more than 300 applications for the …

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  • 12application — noun 1 written request ADJECTIVE ▪ formal, written ▪ successful ▪ I am pleased to tell you that your application for the position has been successful. ▪ unsuccessful ▪ …

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  • 13application — ap|pli|ca|tion [ ,æplı keıʃn ] noun *** ▸ 1 request for something ▸ 2 particular use something has ▸ 3 effort/determination ▸ 4 computer software ▸ 5 putting something onto surface 1. ) count or uncount a formal request for permission to do or… …

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  • 14application */*/*/ — UK [ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms application : singular application plural applications 1) a) [countable/uncountable] a formal request for permission to do or have something application for: His application for membership of the club was… …

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  • 15application — /ap li kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of putting to a special use or purpose: the application of common sense to a problem. 2. the special use or purpose to which something is put: a technology having numerous applications never thought of by its… …

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  • 16job — noun 1 employment ADJECTIVE ▪ decent, good, great, worthwhile ▪ interesting ▪ high powered, top ▪ …

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  • 17application — [[t]æ̱plɪke͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] ♦♦♦ applications 1) N COUNT: usu with supp, oft N for n, N to inf, also on/upon N An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it. His application for… …

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  • 18application*/*/ — [ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [C] 1) a formal request to do something or have something, for example a job His application for membership was rejected.[/ex] her application to study at Columbia University[/ex] 2) a particular use that something has the… …

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  • 19application — noun 1) an application for an overdraft Syn: request, appeal, petition, approach, claim, demand 2) the application of anti inflation policies Syn: implementation, use, exercise, employment …

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  • 20application form — noun A form one fills in when applying for a job, placement, course, service etc. When applying for a position here, attach your resumé and cover letter to the application form before submitting it …

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