candidates

5 definitions • 8 examples

a person who is competing to get a job or elected position:

There are three candidates standing in the election.

a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something:

The English Department is a likely candidate for staff cuts.

someone who is taking an exam:

Candidates must write their names on the top page of the exam paper.

a person who is competing to get a job or elected to a position:

There are three candidates running for sheriff.

a person who is competing for a job or an elected position:

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