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Shape Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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ˈshāp 

transitive verb

1

: form, create

especially : to give a particular form or shape to

2

obsolete : ordain, decree

3

: to adapt in shape so as to fit neatly and closely

a dress shaped to her figure

4

a

: devise, plan

shape a policy

b

: to embody in definite form

shaping a folktale into an epic

5

a

: to make fit for (a particular use, purpose, etc. ) : adapt

shape the questions to fit the answers

b

: to determine or direct the course or character of

events that shaped history

c

: to modify (behavior) by rewarding changes that tend toward a desired response

intransitive verb

1

: to come to pass : happen

it's shaping up that I am known now for my husbands Leslie Marmon Silko

2

: to take on or approach a mature or definite form

—often used with up

the summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record

shaper noun

shape

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1

a

: the visible makeup characteristic of a particular item or kind of item

a cake in the shape of a Christmas tree

b(1)

: spatial form or contour

the clouds kept changing shape

(2)

: a standard or universally recognized spatial form

a stain in the shape of a perfect circle

2

: the appearance of the body as distinguished from that of the face : figure

3

a

: phantom, apparition

eerie shapes floating in the mist

b

: assumed appearance : guise

a trick-or-treater in the shape of a pumpkin

4

: form of embodiment

The plan is starting to come into shape.

see also take shape

5

: a mode of existence or form of being having identifying features

6

: a molded dessert

especially : blancmange

7

: the condition in which someone or something exists at a particular time

the car was in fine shape

shaped

ˌshāpt 

adjective

Phrases

in shape

: in an original, normal, or fit condition

exercises to keep in shape

Synonyms

Verb

  • acclimate
  • acclimatize
  • accommodate
  • adapt
  • adjust
  • condition
  • conform
  • doctor
  • edit
  • fashion
  • fit
  • put
  • suit
  • tailor

Noun

  • condition
  • estate
  • fettle
  • form
  • health
  • keeping
  • kilter
  • nick [British]
  • order
  • repair
  • trim

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Example Sentences

Verb The artist shaped the stone with a hammer and chisel. Schools shape the minds of future leaders. Ads help shape public opinion. Noun circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes The cake has a rectangular shape. The pieces came in many different sizes and shapes. The pieces were sorted by size and shape. The cloud kept changing shape. The cake was rectangular in shape. I need to start exercising and get back in shape. I'm out of shape because I haven't been exercising. The players were in poor condition, but the coach quickly whipped them into shape. She stays in shape by exercising daily and eating well. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Below are some central takeaways from Monday’s report, including what scientists say must happen for the United States to help shape a less costly, more livable future. Brady Dennis, Chris Mooney And Steven Mufson, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Nov. 2022 In ways big and small, the 2022 midterms will help shape the 2024 election. Steve Peoples, ajc, 7 Nov. 2022 In ways big and small, the 2022 midterms will help shape the 2024 election. Steve Peoples, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2022 In ways big and small, the 2022 midterms will help shape the 2024 election. Steve Peoples, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2022 In ways big and small, the 2022 midterms will help shape the 2024 election. Steve Peoples, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Nov. 2022 In ways big and small, the 2022 midterms will help shape the 2024 election. Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022 Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, the aspiring singer has used her adolescent years to help shape her music journey. James Dinh, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2022 Knowing what has driven down cases so far will also help shape strategies to eliminate the virus outside endemic countries in Africa, a goal WHO Europe is already pushing for. Bykai Kupferschmidt, science.org, 26 Oct. 2022

What is striking about these moves in aggregate is that, even though the overall pace of hiring is less torrid than earlier this year, the U.S. labor market remains in very good shape. Justin Lahart, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2022 This chair is a back's best friend, personalized to your liking and sporting all the features that will keep your posture good and your spine in good shape. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 9 Nov. 2022 The Green House windows, made of Southern yellow pine, were already in pretty good shape, Yapp notes. Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2022 The Music Boosters help buy and keep hundreds of instruments in good shape for students in grades 5-12. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2022 Even with unconventional and deeply flawed candidates such as Herschel Walker and Dr. Mehmet Oz running for key Senate seats, recent polls are showing that the GOP is in relatively good shape overall going into the midterm election on Tuesday. Julian Zelizer, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022 The same goes for making sure your battery, cooling system, heating system (including rear window defroster), brakes, belts, hoses, spark plugs, wires, and cables are all in good shape. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2022 Luckily, car vacuums are an easy way to keep your car’s interior in good shape. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022 To an unschooled observer, the piano appears to be in good shape, its brown, hardwood body scuffed a bit here and there, and in need of a good sanding and refinishing. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Nov. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English sceapen, gescapen, past participle of scieppan; akin to Old High German skepfen to shape

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of shape was before the 12th century

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shape 1 of 2

ˈshāp 

1

: to give a certain form or shape to

shape the dough into loaves

2

: to change in shape so as to fit neatly and closely

a hat shaped close to the head

3

: devise sense 1, plan

4

: to make fit especially for some purpose

shaping the minds of future leaders

5

: to take on or approach a definite form

—often used with up

shaper noun

shape

2 of 2

1

: outward appearance : form

the shape of a pearl

2

: the outline of a body : figure

a square shape

3

: definite form and arrangement

a plan now taking shape

4

: something having a certain form

5

: the condition in which something or someone is at a certain time

the car was in poor shape

shaped

ˌshāpt 

adjective

Medical Definition

ˈshāp 

: to modify (behavior) by rewarding changes that tend toward a desired response

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Correct spelling for shape [Infographic]

CONDITIONAL

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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FUTURE

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PRESENT

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How to write a statement correctly - Lifehacker

July 25, 2017LikbezPravo

Sometimes a statement is an empty formality, but in some situations you can’t do without it. Lifehacker will help you avoid making stupid mistakes and will provide samples of the most popular documents.

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Why applications are needed

In order to get a job or quit it, get a passport and a tax certificate, get a divorce and take a loan, you need an official document. Such a document most often becomes a statement - a simple way to confirm your intention in writing.

The form of some applications has been unified. But most can be written arbitrarily. True, there are certain requirements for design here too - this is how the tradition has developed. Just such requirements will be discussed.

How to apply

The application can be handwritten or printed on A4 paper. In some cases, the application must be written on a special form. For example, when applying for a passport or for registration of an individual entrepreneur.

Even if you are typing the application on a computer, be sure to sign it in your own hand after printing. Without it, the document is considered invalid.

General rules for processing

General requirements for written applications are set out in Federal Law No. 59 “On the Procedure for Considering Applications from Citizens of the Russian Federation”. Based on it, as well as on generally accepted business practice, the application consists of five details:

  1. Information about the addressee and the applicant.
  2. Name of the document.
  3. Statement of request or proposal.
  4. Submission date.
  5. Signature.

Information about the addressee and the applicant

In the upper right corner, you must indicate to whom this application is intended and, in fact, from whom it is.

Information about the addressee

Since the application is an official document, we write it not just to a person from the street, but to an official. Therefore, be sure to indicate:

  1. Position of the addressee.
  2. Organization name.
  3. His name, patronymic and surname.

The name and position of the addressee must be written in the dative case (we ask ourselves the question “to whom?”). For example, director Petrov or rector Ivanova.

Information about the applicant

In the information about the applicant, it is often enough to simply indicate your surname and first name. When necessary, you can add an indication of the position or status. We indicate these data in the genitive case (we ask ourselves the question “from whom?”).

There is often debate about whether the preposition “from” should be used in the line about the applicant. That is, which is correct: “Ivanova Maria” or “from Ivanova Maria”? Both options are acceptable.

The traditional form is without a preposition. But try to read the whole sentence - a series of names and surnames sounds rather confusing. With a preposition, such a problem does not arise: it is immediately clear to whom and from whom.

Document name

It would seem that it is difficult to simply write a “statement”. However, there are some nuances here. The most common question is: should I write this word with a capital or small letter? There are three valid spellings here.

1. With a lowercase letter at the beginning of the line and with a dot after the word

The traditional way of registration. In this case, information about the addressee and the applicant and the name of the document are considered one sentence.

2. Capitalized without a dot at the end

When you write the word "statement" in the center of the page, it becomes the title of the entire document. And the same rule applies to it as to the rest of the headings: the first letter is capitalized, and there is no dot at the end.

3. Capital letters without trailing dot

The same rule applies here as in the previous paragraph. In the center is the title of the document, which means that the dot at the end is not needed. This spelling is usually found if the text is typed on a computer, and not written by hand.

Statement of request, complaint or suggestion

This part begins with a red line. You are writing a statement with a specific purpose and must explain here exactly what you want from the addressee. Describe the reason for the appeal, your request, arguments.

The wording is not limited by any rules, but vernacular would look out of place here.

Try to stick to a formal business style. Express your thoughts simply and concisely.

To substantiate the validity of your request, you can attach additional documents to the application and refer to them in this part.

Application filing date

Usually, the filing date is indicated immediately after the statement of the essence of the application and aligned to the left.

You can also enter the date right after the document name.

Signature

The signature on the application is always put manually, even if you have completed everything else on a computer. It is right aligned.

Model applications

Let's move from theory to practice and consider the features of filing the most common applications.

Application for employment

By law, it is not necessary to write an application when applying for a job. But sometimes you may be asked to write it for reporting or data collection in order to draw up a job order based on this document.

The addressee may be the head of the organization or the head of the personnel department. In the text of the application, indicate the proposed position and the date of employment.

Additionally, you can list the documents that you submit along with the application: TIN, work book, compulsory pension insurance certificate, diploma, military registration documents.

Application for regular paid leave

This is a request for annual paid leave. An application must be written if your organization does not have a vacation schedule or if your vacation is scheduled for the wrong time in the schedule.

Leave must be applied for two weeks before the expected departure date.

Application for maternity leave

This application is written by women before going on maternity leave. The text must indicate the duration of the vacation, according to the terms from the sick leave of the antenatal clinic. The latter, by the way, must be attached to the application.

Application for leave at own expense

In this case, the employee asks for a few days of leave without pay. Additional documents may be attached to the application confirming that the administrative leave is really necessary.

When you are going to take some time off, for example for family reasons, you also need to apply for unpaid leave. The second option is to write an application for a day off on account of a paid vacation.

Letter of resignation

The employee requests termination of the employment contract between him and the employer. In the reasons, you can indicate that this is a dismissal of your own free will, by agreement of the parties, or of your own free will without working off. Lifehacker has a separate article about the nuances of competently compiling a letter of resignation.

Application for academic leave

Academic leave is granted in exceptional cases: for health reasons, difficult family circumstances or other reasons. Therefore, in the application, you must not only ask for leave, but also explain why you need it.

Indicate the presence of additional documents. For example, certificates from the hospital.

Application for transfer to another faculty

When a student transfers from one faculty to another, as a rule, there is an academic debt due to discrepancies in the curricula. Therefore, in addition to a request for a transfer, your application must contain a promise to pass all the missing tests and exams.

Reporting to the police

If you witness or become a victim of a crime, you must report it to the police immediately. And it is better not to postpone the matter for a long time: over time, it becomes more difficult to find the culprit and prove his guilt.

You can file a police report orally or in writing.

This means that it is not necessary to write the application yourself. You just need to go to the nearest police station and tell the officer on duty about the incident. He will draw up a protocol, which you will only have to sign.

But if for some reason you can't go to the department, make an appeal yourself. In this case, the following points must be taken into account.

  1. As the addressee of the application, indicate the name, patronymic and surname of the head of the police unit (if possible, write his position and rank).
  2. Anonymous applications will not be accepted. This means that you must not only indicate your name, but also your address and contact phone number.
  3. In the main part, you need to accurately and as detailed as possible describe the details of what happened: time, place, circumstances of the crime (the number of criminals, the sequence of their actions). If suddenly you became a victim of a robbery, describe what was stolen from you, and indicate the value of the stolen property.
  4. At the end of the application, state the essence of your requirements. For example, to find criminals and bring them to justice.

The decision on the application is made within three days. But in exceptional cases, the deadline can be postponed by 10 or 30 days. After this time, the police either initiate a case or issue a refusal order. In the latter case, the refusal can be appealed to the prosecutor's office.

Do they write in the diploma the form of study at the university, which is indicated on the insert to the diploma

Students are often interested in the question of how the form of education is written in the diploma. In Russia, there are several forms of education for studying a specialty. At the end of the university, the student is issued a document confirming the receipt of higher education. Many people have a question, is the form of education indicated in the diploma, and does it affect its prestige?

What forms of education are used in Russia

The most common way to get higher education in Russia is to take a course of lectures in person. Sometimes, due to life circumstances, it is not possible to finish the university in this way. For some, it is more convenient to gain knowledge on their own, occasionally attending lectures.

In this case, universities offer to enroll in correspondence programs. Distance learning is often more effective than in-person learning. They differ from each other and have different advantages and disadvantages.

Not all specialties have the opportunity to receive education in absentia. Future doctors and nurses are required to attend classes at the university.

There are three main types of distance learning:

  1. Classic
    Students have the opportunity not to come to daily lectures, attending only sessions. The university provides access to the necessary materials. This method helps to combine work and study, but sometimes it is quite expensive. Most prestigious educational institutions support this type of correspondence education.

  2. Modular
    The modular form has several variations: lectures on weekends, in the evening, or a crash course. Modular correspondence education has similar features to full-time education, but classes are held at a different time. Many universities are abandoning such a system - it is inconvenient for both teachers and students.

  3. Remote
    When receiving a specialty remotely, a student conducts advanced training via the Internet, watching lectures and getting acquainted with new material. It is obligatory to come to the university to defend term papers and pass state exams. This is ideal for residents of remote regions.

In absentia, they study a little longer. If a full-time student takes 5 years, then a part-time student studying a program from another city will spend 6 years studying before receiving the coveted diploma.

Does the diploma indicate the form of study

According to the laws of the Russian Federation, the diploma indicates only the level, specialty and name of the educational institution. The form of training can be entered in the column for additional information. The student has the right to apply to the university and ask legally not to indicate it. This will not affect the qualification - this opportunity can be safely used.

Normal employers do not pay much attention to what is written in the documents. They are only interested in knowledge. They are right - professional skills can really be trained remotely.

The filling rules are valid for state documents - diplomas are the same at all universities. If the university awards the graduate with its own awards, it has the right to indicate in them the method of passing the educational program.


What is the difference between diplomas with different forms of education

The standards for obtaining and issuing a diploma, indicating the receipt of higher education, are the same for everyone. The documents received by full-time students and part-time students do not differ.

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