submittal

noun

sub·​mit·​tal ˌsəb-ˈmi-tᵊl How to pronounce submittal (audio)
plural submittals
Synonyms of submittalnext
1
: an act or instance of submitting something : a sending or delivery of something for consideration, study, or decision
The council approved a resolution to authorize the submittal of five grant applications to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division.—Lindy Oller
2
: something submitted for consideration or approval : submission
Park City received four submittals from firms interested in securing a City Hall contract …—Jay Hamburger

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The most recent submittal includes some financial details that have been redacted. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025 In a concept review, the plan commission can express its opinions on the project but no vote is taken as a formal submittal of plans has not occurred. — Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Apr. 2025 That was before the competing submittals were made public in July by the ACLU. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025 Krane’s solutions bring visibility via a unified, real-time platform to manage submittals, lead times, deliveries, and purchase orders that are updated in real time. — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for submittal

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of submittal was in 1798

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