submission received

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "submission received" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to acknowledge that a document, application, or request has been successfully submitted. Example: "Thank you for your application. We would like to confirm that your submission received is under review."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

8 human-written examples

Another submission received from a current staff member on the island has detailed a series of alleged failures by the Nauruan police force (NPF) to investigate allegations of sexual assault.

The Guardian

The Igs spawned an accompanying journal, the Annals of Improbable Research, in turn no doubt inspiring the Journal of Universal Rejection, which rejects every submission received, and the recently launched Proceedings of the Natural Institute of Science, whose acronym (PNIS) speaks for itself.

The Guardian

You can see that the last submission received 24 reviews yet still did not rank well and has 0 stars.

TechCrunch

With this in mind, it will require us to assess properly the real content and significance of each submission received.

Chemistry Central Journal

My submission received negative comments and was deemed unpublishable in its submitted form.

Huffington Post

From the near 300 submission received, 81 artworks by 51 different artists were selected by curator and juror Eve Biddle for the Fun House show.

Vice

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

51 human-written examples

After submission, receive your "WGA" number or "CV Number" and place that in the subheading of your written story or idea during any submission to potential buyers.

WikiHow

This year's winners were culled from submissions received during the festival's lengthy hibernation.

The New York Times

The Last Message Received is a Tumblr blog that publishes anonymous submissions received by other netizens.

Independent

You can draw your own conclusions about the quality of submissions received from the fact they settled for Sky Blues.

The Guardian - Sport

It's not unusual for high-ranking journals to reject 90% of the submissions received; and the more papers a journal rejects, the more prestigious it becomes.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When confirming "submission received", clearly state the item that was submitted to avoid any confusion.

Common error

While both phrases confirm receipt, "submission received" simply states that the submission arrived. To emphasize that it is not only received, but under review/consideration, say "submission acknowledged".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "submission received" functions as a passive voice construction, indicating that a submission has been obtained. Ludwig confirms that this phrase is usable in written English and acknowledges a successful submission.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

43%

Science

43%

Wiki

14%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "submission received" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase to acknowledge that a submission has been successfully delivered. Ludwig confirms its validity. While not extremely common, the phrase appears frequently in news, science, and wiki contexts. For alternative options, consider "entry acknowledged" or "application accepted", depending on the specific context. When using this phrase, be clear about what exactly was submitted.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

entry acknowledged

Replaces 'submission' with 'entry', suggesting a broader range of accepted items not limited to formal submissions. Acknowledged suggests a formal acknowledgement of receipt.

application accepted

Focuses specifically on applications, replacing 'submission' with a more specific term and 'received' with 'accepted'.

document processed

Emphasizes the action taken on the submission (processing) rather than simply receiving it. 'Document' specifies the type of submission.

form registered

Implies official registration upon receipt. 'Form' narrows the type of submission.

request fulfilled

Indicates that a request has been received and completed. Focus is on completion of action.

item obtained

A general statement that an item has been acquired. Less formal than "submission received".

materials gathered

Suggests a collection of items have been received. Useful when multiple items are part of the submission.

data collected

Focuses on gathering data through submissions. Suitable for scientific or research contexts.

input acquired

Implies that feedback or information has been received. Good for collaborative contexts.

paperwork in hand

More informal, indicating physical possession of paperwork that was submitted.

FAQs

How to use "submission received" in a sentence?

You can use "submission received" in a sentence like: "We confirm that your "application" has been successfully received and is now under review".

What can I say instead of "submission received"?

You can use alternatives like "entry acknowledged", "application accepted", or "document processed" depending on the context.

Is it correct to say "submission acknowledged" instead of "submission received"?

Yes, "submission acknowledged" is a valid alternative. It not only confirms receipt but also implies that the submission has been noted and is being processed or considered.

What's the difference between confirming "submission received" and "application received"?

"Application received" is more specific, referring explicitly to an application. "Submission received" is broader and can apply to various types of documents or materials beyond just applications.