candidate

noun
UK: /ˈkændɪdeɪt/
US: /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

  1. A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

    1. She is a candidate for the president position. [ ] [ ]
    2. The candidate outlined her proposals for healthcare reform during the debate. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person thought likely to succeed or be chosen for something.

    1. He is a strong candidate for the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. After demonstrating his skills, he became a candidate for promotion within the company. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

applicant aspirant contender
candidate transitive-verb

  1. To propose someone for a position.

    1. We will candidate him for the spot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee decided to candidate her for the board membership. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "candidate" in English means: A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election., A person thought likely to succeed or be chosen for something..

The phonetic transcription of "candidate" is /ˈkændɪdeɪt/ in British English and /ˈkændɪdeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "candidate": applicant, aspirant, contender.

Example usage of "candidate": "She is a candidate for the president position.". More examples on the page.