Tag: collocations

pronunciation:    ə plaI
part of speech:    transitive verb

definition 1:         to make use of or put to use.
example:               I had to apply every bit of my knowledge of computers to solve the problem.

definition 2:        to put into effect or action.
example:               If you apply the principles that I describe in my book, your business is sure to be successful.
example:               You can’t really play the game without applying the rules. 
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 rih suhrch  [or]  ri suhrch

 noun
definition 1:  systematic investigation and study to obtain and analyze information, as about a theory, event, intellectual discipline, or the like.
example:  The institute is conducting research on the benefits of sleep.
example:  More research needs to be carried out before a cure can be found for this disease.
example:  I had to do some research in the library for my history paper. (more…)

rih port

noun

definition:  a statement or account of something, usually detailed.
example:  I did a good deal of research on the subject and then wrote up my report.
example:  The report on India included some interesting statistics.
example:  Did you hear the news report last night?
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