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candidate

UK
/ˈkændɪdət/
US
/ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/
candidatenoun
candidates
pl
UK
/ˈkændɪdət/
US
/ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/
Translations
She is a candidate for the position of manager.
Она кандидат на должность менеджера.
Additional translations
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претендент
Definitions
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.
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
Definitions
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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