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Definition of reapplication

reapplication

/ˌriːˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
re · ap · pli · ca · tion
Plural:reapplications
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reapplication Lexical Profile

reapplication Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of submitting a formal request, petition, or candidacy again, especially after a previous refusal or expiration.

Example

"Following the rejection of his initial visa request, he immediately began preparing his reapplication."

2

The act of putting a substance, coating, or treatment onto a surface again, or putting a rule or method into practice once more.

Example

"The sunscreen bottle recommends frequent reapplication after swimming or sweating outdoors."

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• Rhymes for reapplication

• Nearby Words

reaper
reappear
reappearance
reapplication
reapply
reappoint
reappointment

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reapplication. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reapplication
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