26984 words

candidate

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
a person who is competing to get a job or elected position:

Examples:

There are three candidates standing in the election.
2
a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something:

Examples:

The English Department is a likely candidate for staff cuts.
3
someone who is taking an exam:

Examples:

Candidates must write their names on the top page of the exam paper.
4
a person who is competing to get a job or elected to a position:

Examples:

There are three candidates running for sheriff.
5
a person who is competing for a job or an elected position:

Examples:

a candidate for sth She's the best candidate for the job.
a good/likely/potential candidate He's highly regarded and has certainly been mentioned as a potential candidate.
a successful/unsuccessful candidate
a congressional/mayoral/presidential, etc. candidate

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