Reject
Meaning in software engineering, with examples
In software engineering, reject means: To refuse to accept an app or update into the store because it breaks a store rule or does not work properly during review.
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How it is used
Usually passive: the app was rejected, the build got rejected. Apple gives the reason with a guideline number; common causes are a crash during review, no way to delete an account, or unclear permission texts. Developers fix the issue and resubmit, or reply and appeal.
Example sentences
Apple rejected our update because the reviewer couldn't log in with the demo account.
If the build is rejected again, we'll miss the campaign date.
Common collocations
- get rejected
- rejected by Apple
- rejection reason
- resubmit after rejection
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