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submissions Word Meanings
- the act of giving in to a higher power
- an agreement to follow instructions
- a formal proposal for consideration
submissions Example Sentences
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- She handed in her submission on time.
- His submission was full of great ideas.
- The teacher liked my submission for the project.
- I forgot to send my submission last week.
- We need to wait for their submission before we start.
submissions Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/səbˈmɪʃ.ən/
US
/səbˈmɪʃ.ən/
submissions Word Etymology
sub- = under, mit = send; from Latin 'submissio' → Old French → English. Imagine submitting a paper by placing it gently under someone's hand.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I lean forward, push my pen along the page and place my name on the line. The motion travels across the desk, ink spreads, and a decision starts to take shape in my chest. I hold my pace, adjust my grip, and let the paper slide toward someone else to read. In that small sequence, submission stops being just a mark and becomes a quiet offer to follow a plan and a chance for a proposal to be weighed.
Real Context
Submission is a noun with several related but distinct senses. It can mean the act of yielding or surrendering to a higher power or authority, often framed as obedience or acquiescence. It also refers to the act of sending or delivering something for evaluation, approval, or review, such as a form, proposal, or manuscript. A third sense is a formal proposal or plan submitted for consideration by a committee or court. The etymology traces sub- (under) and mit (send) from Latin submissio, through Old French into English, and the image of placing a paper under someone’s hand is a helpful mnemonic. Learners often confuse the document-submission sense with the broader idea of obedience, especially in religious contexts.
Usage Reminders
- Use submission for three main senses: yielding to authority, delivering a form or document for evaluation, and a formal proposal.
- Remember this is a noun, not a verb.
- When talking about deadlines, use phrases like deadline for submission.
- In academic contexts, specify what is being submitted (paper, form, proposal).
- Avoid using submission to mean general obedience in everyday language; that sense is rare outside religious or ceremonial contexts.
Common Misconceptions
- Submission always means surrender or obedience.
- It cannot refer to sending a document or proposal.
- Submission is not used for casual or informal requests.
- The phrase 'submission deadline' should always imply a formal process.
- Submission and disdain are unrelated; avoid mistaken collocations like 'submission of doubt.'
Thinking Differences
In English, submission often sits between ideas of obedience and formal process; learners should watch for context cues like deadlines and committee review to choose the right sense.
Learning Tips
- Read all three senses first: obedience, submission of documents, and formal proposals.
- Differentiate by collocations: 'submission deadline', 'submission form', 'grant submission'.
- Remember it's a noun; 'submit' is the verb.
- Watch for context clues like committees or reviews.
- Translate by sense, not by word-for-word equivalence.
- Practice with real-world forms and proposals to cement usage.
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