submission
word
Definition
Submission means giving something in for consideration, like a document or application, or the act of accepting the control, power, or authority of someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally; can mean both sending in something (like 'submission deadline') and yielding to power (as in 'complete submission'). In academic and professional contexts, 'submission' often refers to documents or assignments. For people, it can suggest passivity or obedience.
Example Sentences
Please send your submission before the deadline.
basic
The wrestler forced his opponent into submission.
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We received many submissions for the art contest.
basic
His submission to authority made him seem passive.
natural
I forgot to attach the file to my online submission.
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The journal rejected my first submission, but encouraged me to try again.
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