Meaning & use
letter application
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Meaning
nouncountableformal
A formal written request, typically for a job, admission, or other opportunity.
Grammar: Countable; can be used with 'a' or in the plural. Often followed by 'for' to specify what is being applied for.
Patterns
- letter application for something
- submit a letter application
- write a letter application
She sent her letter application for the scholarship program last week.
The company requires a letter application and a resume for all positions.
His letter application was rejected because it arrived after the deadline.
Word forms
| plural | letter applications |
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Common combinations
- letter application for a job
- He submitted a letter application for a job at the bank.
- write a letter application
- You need to write a letter application to apply for the course.
- letter application form
- Please fill out the letter application form and return it by Friday.
Synonyms and how they differ
- application letter
- The more common term in everyday English; it refers specifically to the letter itself, while 'letter application' can refer to the whole application process or document.
- cover letter
- A letter sent with a job application, typically explaining why you are suitable; 'letter application' is a broader term for any written application.
Word family
Commonly confused: letter application or application letter?
letter application vs application letter
This is the more standard phrase for a letter that accompanies a job application; 'letter application' is less common and may sound awkward to some native speakers.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'letter application' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Letter application' is a noun phrase, so it should be used as a noun, not as a verb. Sentence B correctly uses it as the object of 'wrote'. The other options incorrectly use it as a verb.
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