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has been application
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "has been application" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It seems to be an incomplete or incorrect construction, possibly intended to refer to an application that has been submitted or is in use. Example: "The application has been submitted for review."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(20)
an application has been
has been implemented
has been grants
has been instructed
has been claiming
had been implemented
has been implementing
was used
has been seeking
has been executed
has been appealed
has been adopting
has been requested
has been filed
has been applicable
has been put into effect
has been enforcing
has been claimed
has been apply
has been applied
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
The development of EDAM has been application driven, but EDAM is not application specific.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
"Nobody has made a major impact on the desktop with Linux yet because the barrier has been applications".
News & Media
As long as there have been job applicants, there have been application gaffes.
News & Media
(ZDNet) The $3m Facebook application Facebook application developers the world over were wild with excitement last week over rumours that travel site Tripadvisor had paid $3m for the "Where I've been" application.
News & Media
There had been applications from 323 groups.
News & Media
The German Embassy in London told us that in 2015, 282,726 cases were decided, many of which would have been applications from previous years.
News & Media
Until now, Nokia navigation products have been applications running on Windows phones.
News & Media
What had been significantly missing had been applications within the community sector.
Science
Vacancy Cancelled – The vacancy has been cancelled Application Withdrawn – You have withdrawn your application.
Formal & Business
"Yahoo's strength has been the application layer.
News & Media
The result, in fact, has been inconsistent application and erosion of the league rule.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to an application, ensure you use the correct grammatical structure, such as "the application has been" or "an application has been", to avoid ambiguity and ensure clarity.
Common error
Avoid using the phrase "has been application" as it is grammatically incorrect. Always place the article before "application" (e.g., "an application"), and ensure the verb phrase is correctly structured (e.g., "has been submitted").
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "has been application" does not function as a standard grammatical unit in English. Ludwig AI indicates that it is grammatically incorrect. Instead, "application has been" or "there has been an application" are more appropriate constructions.
Frequent in
Science
15%
News & Media
15%
Formal & Business
14%
Less common in
Academia
14%
Science & Research
14%
Sport
14%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "has been application" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI identifies it as such. The correct phrasing depends on the intended meaning, with alternatives like "application has been", "there has been an application", or "an application has been submitted" being more appropriate. News and scientific sources often report on processes related to applications, so using correct grammar is essential for clear communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
application has been
Reverses the word order to form a more grammatically correct phrase.
an application has been
Adds an article to specify a single, non-specific application.
there has been an application
Introduces the existence of an application.
the application process has been
Focuses on the application process instead of a specific application.
the application has
Shortens the phrase to focus on what the application possesses or does.
this application has been
Specifies a particular application being referenced.
the patent application has been
Specifically refers to a patent application.
a visa application has been
Specifically refers to a visa application.
my application has been
Indicates that the application belongs to the speaker.
no application has been
Indicates a lack of applications.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something about an application that has been processed?
The correct phrasing is "The "application has been" processed".
What can I say instead of "has been application"?
Instead of "has been application", use phrases like ""application has been"", "there has been an application", or "application process has been" depending on the context.
How to use "application" in a sentence correctly?
Ensure the correct grammatical structure, such as "The "application has been submitted"" or "an application was received".
Which is correct, "has been application" or "application has been"?
"Application has been" is the correct grammatical order. "Has been application" is not grammatically correct.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested