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/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ 
| singular | application |
| plural | applications |
- 1[countable/uncountable] a formal request for permission to do or have somethingapplication for:
His application for membership of the club was rejected.
application to do something:The hospital submitted a planning application to build four new wards.
make/submit/put in an application:I’m supposed to submit my application before the end of the week.
grant/approve an application:The building society has approved their mortgage application.
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