applicant

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a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university:

How many applicants did you have for the job?

a person who formally requests something, such as a job or admission to a college or university

someone who has applied for a job, a place on a course, etc.:

Many applicants simply don't meet hiring requirements.

The course is popular - it has five applicants for every place.

Successful applicants will be notified in writing.

someone who has applied to get something such as a loan or shares:

Lenders say they treat all applicants the same.

someone who has officially asked for permission to do something:

an applicant for sth Applicants for planning permission need to follow the correct procedures.