Candidate - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) (syn: prospect)
Extra examples
Candidates can apply in person or send a resume.
The program has several doctoral candidates.
There are only three candidates for the job.
Candidates are not allowed to use a calculator in this exam.
The school is an obvious candidate for extra funding.
The novel must be a prime candidate for the award.
There are six candidates for the post of Party secretary
Wich candidate are you voting for?
...when a candidate is running for president, he's playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes...
Neither candidate won the debate.
They regard him as a likely candidate for the job.
Which presidential candidate do you support?
The new law limits the amount a candidate can spend.
The newspaper printed an analysis of each candidate's positions.
Each candidate is focused on raising more money than the opposition.
Word forms
singular: candidate
plural: candidates
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