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application

/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण ऐप्लिकेशन

आवेदन; प्रयोग; ऐप

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C, U]

    a formal written request for something, such as a job, a place at a college; the practical use of something; a computer program designed for a particular purpose; the act of putting something on a surface

    आवेदन; प्रयोग; ऐप

    • an application for leave
    • practical applications
    • a mobile application
    + 4 more examples
    • She submitted her application for the scholarship before the deadline.
    • The study has many practical applications in medicine.
    • This application lets you scan documents with your phone camera.
    • Apply a thin layer of oil; one application is enough.

    Synonyms request appeal petition use app

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

application for + job / leave / admission

Use for before what you are requesting; to names the person or office you send it to.

जो माँगा जा रहा हो उससे पहले 'for' और जिसे भेजा जाए उसके लिए 'to' आता है।

  • She submitted an application for leave to the principal.
  • My application for admission was accepted.

make / submit / fill in an application

The usual verbs are make, submit, send and fill in; do is not used.

सामान्य क्रियाएँ make, submit, send और fill in हैं; 'do' का प्रयोग नहीं होता।

  • Radhika submitted her application online.
  • Please fill in the application form.

application of + noun (practical use)

The practical use of a theory or method is its application, followed by of.

किसी सिद्धांत या विधि का व्यावहारिक उपयोग 'application' है, जिसके बाद 'of' आता है।

  • The application of this formula saves time.
  • The application of the new law will begin in April.

application (computer program) / application of cream

A computer application is a program; an application of cream is the act of putting it on the skin.

Computer application एक program है; क्रीम का application उसे त्वचा पर लगाने की क्रिया है।

  • The bank's application runs on both Android and iPhone.
  • Two applications of the lotion a day are enough.
+Collocations 4

verb + application

submitmakesendrejectwithdrawprocess

  • The college rejected her late application.

adjective + application

writtenonlinesuccessfulpracticalmobile

  • An online application saves time and paper.

application + noun

formfeedeadlineletternumberprocess

  • The application deadline is the thirtieth of June.

application + preposition

application forapplication toapplication ofon application

  • Forms are available on application at the office.
“More examples 5
  • The last date for application for the SSC exam is in March.

SSC परीक्षा के लिए आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि मार्च में है।

  • Radhika wrote an application to the principal for two days' leave.

राधिका ने प्राचार्य को दो दिन की छुट्टी के लिए प्रार्थना-पत्र लिखा।

  • The practical application of grammar is learnt through writing.

व्याकरण का व्यावहारिक प्रयोग लेखन से सीखा जाता है।

  • The company rejected his application because it was incomplete.

कंपनी ने उसका आवेदन अधूरा होने के कारण अस्वीकार कर दिया।

  • Apply two applications of the medicine every day.

दवा का रोज़ दो बार लेप लगाएँ।

!Common mistakes 2

✗ I submitted an application of leave.

✓ I submitted an application for leave.

Use for to say what the application requests.

आवेदन क्या माँगता है, यह बताने के लिए 'for' का प्रयोग करें।

✗ He did an application to the bank for a loan.

✓ He made an application to the bank for a loan.

The verb with application is make (or submit), not do.

'Application' के साथ क्रिया 'make' (या 'submit') आती है, 'do' नहीं।

◇Word family
apply verbapplicant noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

An application for sth ('an application for leave'); apply for a job, apply to a person or organization.

Usage: noun application के बाद 'for' आता है, जैसे 'an application for leave'। Verb में नौकरी के लिए 'apply for a job' और किसी व्यक्ति या संस्था को आवेदन देने के लिए 'apply to' आता है।

✓In the exam

One-word substitution

A person who applies is an applicant.

आवेदन करने वाला applicant (आवेदक)।