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candidate

UK
/ˈkændɪdət/
US
/ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/

Translations

candidatenoun
candidates
pl
UK
/ˈkændɪdət/
US
/ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/
The candidate for the position impressed the interviewers with her experience and skills.
Le candidat au poste a impressionné les recruteurs par son expérience et ses compétences.
The candidate for the position impressed the interviewers with her experience and skills.
La candidate au poste a impressionné les recruteurs par son expérience et ses compétences.
Additional translations
candidatPar extension, pour une personne ou une chose considérée comme susceptible de subir un traitement ou d’occuper une place donnée; en contexte universitaire aussi.
Synonyms
contender
hopeful
entrant
prospect
nominee
applicant
candidateadjective
UK
/ˈkændɪdət/
US
/ˈkændəˌdeɪt/
Used attributively to describe something being considered or suitable for a particular purpose
candidatS’emploie surtout dans la langue scientifique et technique, généralement après le nom.
The researchers selected five candidate vaccines for the clinical trial.
Les chercheurs ont sélectionné cinq vaccins candidats pour l’essai clinique.

Definitions

candidatenoun
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
The candidate for the position impressed the interviewers with her experience and skills.
A person taking an examination.
Each candidate must bring a valid ID to the examination hall.
A person or thing regarded as suitable for or likely to receive a particular fate, treatment, or position.
The old building is a prime candidate for renovation.
A student who has fulfilled the requirements for a degree but has not yet been awarded it.
After completing her dissertation, she became a candidate for the doctorate.
candidateadjective
Possible or likely to be chosen for a particular role or purpose; under consideration.
The researchers selected five candidate vaccines for the clinical trial.
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