candidate


Definition: Meaning of, candidate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkandɪdeɪt;ˈkandɪdət /

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Singular Plural
candidate candidates
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  1. someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election
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  2. British English someone who is taking an examination
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  3. someone or something that is likely to experience or get something
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candidate used in phrases

  • job candidate (noun)
    1. an applicant who is being considered for a job
  • write-in candidate (noun)
    1. a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters
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