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fill out vs Fill in

Both 'fill out' and 'fill in' are correct phrasal verbs used to describe completing a form or document. The choice between them depends on regional preferences or personal style, but they can be used interchangeably in most cases.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1135 views

fill out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when completing a form, document, or questionnaire by providing the necessary information in the blank spaces provided.

Examples:

Please fill out this application form with your personal details.
Don't forget to fill out the survey after your visit.
You need to fill out all the required fields before submitting the form.
Could you fill out this feedback form for us?
Students must fill out the registration form before the deadline.

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Administration brought him insurance forms to fill out.
We could use a little light to fill out the petition.
I can't remember what form it was I had to fill out.
Yes, but you have to fill out forms.
And we'll have to fill out questionnaires.
Well, sit down, we'll fill out some forms.
Sorry I didn't have time to fill out the paperwork.
Here are some insurance forms you need to fill out.
That I'm going to fill out some college applications, mechanical engineer.
But beyond that, all I did was fill out an application.
Patients in the study are required to fill out this form.
You've got some harbor passes to fill out.
The following sections give guidance on how to fill out the form.
I brought an application for you to fill out.
I'm ready to fill out the application form.
And I need you to fill out these forms.
I just forgot to fill out some forms.
Still a lot of paperwork to fill out on last night.
Don't forget to fill out those cards.
They had me fill out a post-deployment checklist.

Alternatives:

complete
fill in
answer
provide information for
write in

Fill in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used interchangeably with 'fill out' when referring to completing a form, document, or questionnaire by adding the necessary information in the spaces provided.

Examples:

Please fill in your name and address on the form.
Could you fill in the missing details on this document?
Don't forget to fill in the required fields before submitting the form.
You need to fill in all the blanks with the correct information.
Students are required to fill in the registration form online.

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Fill in all sections, not only the one concerned by the modification request.
Box reference I.: Fill in if applicable.
Just don't ask me to fill in your questionnaires.
Help us remember, Mike, fill in the gaps.
Fill in the gap that's there because you don't know how to say what you really want to say.
The film said they used frog DNA to fill in the gene-sequence gaps.
(2) Fill in box or make reference to information on Phytosanitary certificate which must be attached.
Fill in this field if you are applying for the licence to be amended, updated, renewed or replaced (issue of a duplicate).
Fill in the equipment records with all relevant information concerning the refrigerant recovered or added
Interim response (Fill in section 6, page 3-4)
Fill in this form in the language of the court of the Member State to which you are sending your application.
X Final decision (Fill in section 5, page 2) OR
A data interpolation could fill in the gaps.
Remember to fill in your circles completely.
There are so many blanks left to fill in.
For the Portuguese institutions fill in the annexed additional page.
It will be my pleasure to fill in the gaps in your learning.
Perhaps you can fill in a few of the blanks...
You have not specified a name. Please fill in this field.
The applicant shall fill in and sign the forms provided for in paragraph 3.

Alternatives:

complete
fill out
answer
provide information for
write in

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