application

S2 W2

BrE /əplɪˈkeɪʃn/ AmE /æplɪˈkeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 FORM [singular] B1

a form that you fill in to apply for a job, course, or service

formulario de solicitud, aplicación

  • application for something

Collocations job application · university application

  • She submitted her job application last week.

    Ella presentó su solicitud de empleo la semana pasada.

2 USE [singular] B1

the use of something in a particular situation or for a specific purpose

aplicación, uso

  • application of something

Collocations practical application · medical application

  • The practical application of theory is essential.

    La aplicación práctica de la teoría es esencial.

3 SOFTWARE [singular] B2

a program or set of programs designed for a particular purpose, such as word processing or database management

software, programa

  • application software

Collocations mobile application · web application

  • The company developed a new mobile application.

    La empresa desarrolló una nueva aplicación móvil.

4 ELECTRONIC [singular] B2

an electronic device or system that is designed to perform specific tasks, such as a mobile phone or computer

dispositivo electrónico, sistema

  • electronic application

Collocations smartphone application · tablet application

  • The electronic application was designed to improve efficiency.

    La aplicación electrónica fue diseñada para mejorar la eficiencia.

5 LEGAL [singular] C1

a legal document that is filed with a court or other official body, such as a petition or complaint

documento legal, petición

  • legal application

Collocations court application · administrative application

  • The court rejected the legal application.

    El tribunal rechazó la solicitud legal.

6 EFFECT [singular] C1

the effect or result of something, especially a law or policy

efecto, resultado

  • application of something

Collocations practical application · legal application

  • The new law has had a wide-ranging application.

    La nueva ley ha tenido una amplia aplicación.

7 REQUEST [singular] B1

the act of applying for something, such as a job or course

solicitud, petición

  • application to do something

Collocations job application · university application

  • She made an application for a job.

    Ella hizo una solicitud para un trabajo.

8 SUBMISSION [singular] B2

the act of submitting something, such as a document or proposal, to an authority for approval or consideration

presentación, envío

  • submission of something

Collocations job application · university application

  • The submission of the proposal was required by the deadline.

    La presentación de la propuesta era requerida antes del plazo.