{
    "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’."
}