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to apply vs applying

Both 'to apply' and 'applying' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To apply' is used when referring to the action of applying for something, like a job or a program. 'Applying' is the present participle form of the verb 'apply' and is used when describing the ongoing action of applying.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 865 views

to apply

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the action of applying for something.

Use 'to apply' when you want to talk about the act of submitting an application for a job, program, or other opportunity.

Examples:

I am going to apply for the job tomorrow.
She decided to apply for a scholarship.
He needs to apply for a visa before traveling.
They are planning to apply for university next year.
It is important to apply early for the program.

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Both so easy to apply with special formula adhesive.
I like to apply information visualization to ideas and concepts.
Alex decided to apply his concept to speech.
All nasacoat coatings are ready to apply.
Semi-automatic sewing system to apply cardboard riders on socks.
Easy to apply, excellent coverage, hard surface.
1937 George Stibitz creates electrical circuit to apply Boolean algebra.
National insolvency law will therefore continue to apply.
The Czech Republic is refusing to apply European law retroactively.
Those approval schemes may continue to apply.
The Council may decide to apply travel restrictions.
Those rules should therefore continue to apply.
Product manufacturers are free to apply such extensions.
International law also obliges us to apply scientific criteria.
This fundamental principle appears not to apply in Croatia.
Takes less than 10 minutes to apply.
Dropbox uses your OS network settings to apply auto-updates.
Option to apply audit on selected folders only.
Skill to apply theory to solve autonomously basic problems.
Stickers are easy to apply and remove.

Alternatives:

submit an application
seek to be accepted
put in an application
request consideration
try to get accepted

applying

This phrase is correct and commonly used as the present participle form of the verb 'apply'.

Use 'applying' when you want to describe the ongoing action of submitting an application or seeking acceptance.

Examples:

She is currently applying for several jobs.
They are applying for a grant to fund their project.
He has been applying for colleges all month.
We are applying for a loan to buy a house.
Are you still applying for that program?

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These marks were made by applying consistent pressure.
Linked to several specific amendments calling applying the new procedure.
Member States need certainty when applying these derogations.
This also involves applying these requirements to existing buildings.
Involving equality bodies is instrumental in effectively applying the principle of equal pay.
Start designing and applying an integrated research policy.
Subject: Regulation applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences
To improve this, the rules for applying the Regulation should be scrutinised carefully.
These must therefore be treated equally in applying the Rules of Procedure.
However, applying it to existing irrigated areas will be highly problematic.
1. Member States and the Commission shall exchange information on the experience gained in applying this Directive.
- the detailed rules for applying this paragraph.
A law-school graduate awaiting bar results can advise clients outside of court with all privileges applying.
Now, after five generations of applying evolutionary process, the genetic algorithm is getting a tiny bit better.
applying a preferential rate even before the interest subsidies.
Feedback is useful as it promotes better and more effective future compliance in applying the legislation.
Measure applying an aid scheme approved by the Commission
It's mandatory for everyone applying.
The Commission respects the principle of equal treatment of candidates applying objective criteria.
The conversion factor is calculated applying industry best practice.

Alternatives:

submitting applications
seeking acceptance
putting in applications
requesting consideration
trying to get accepted

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