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forms

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈfɔɹmz// UK //fˈɔːmz// forms

n. official documents with empty spaces where you write information. You use them to apply for a job, open a bank account, or join a club.

n. documents with blank spaces intended for the insertion of specific information. Often used in administrative or legal contexts to standardise data collection.


SIMPLE

Please fill out these forms and return them to the office.

CONTEXTUAL

The hospital requires all new patients to complete several medical history forms before their first appointment.

COMPLEX

Standardised application forms ensure that the recruitment committee evaluates every candidate against the same set of criteria, reducing the risk of procedural bias.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the phrasal verbs 'fill out' or 'fill in'.

Pitfall

fill the formfill out the formIn English, you 'fill out' or 'fill in' a form; 'fill the form' is a common literal translation error from other languages.

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