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   Can·di·date

   /ˈkan(d)əˌdāt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election: "candidates applying for this position should be computer-literate" Similar applicantjob applicantjob-seekerprospective employeecontendercontestantnomineeaspirantpossibilitypossibleintervieweepostulantsuitorpretenderinformal:runner
   • ▪ a person taking an examination: "doctoral candidates in literature" Similar examineeentrant
   • ▪ a person or thing regarded as suitable for or likely to receive a particular fate, treatment, or position: "she was the perfect candidate for a biography" Similar prospectinformal:bet

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin candidatus ‘white-robed’, also denoting a candidate for office (who traditionally wore a white toga), from candidus ‘white’.

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   noun. /ˈkændəˌdeɪt/ , /ˈkændədət/. candidate (for something) a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job one of the leading candidates for the presidency a presidential candidate He was a candidate in the school board elections. There were a large number of candidates for the job.

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   What does 'candidate' mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CANDIDATE meaning: 1. one of the people taking part in an election or trying to get a job: 2. someone who is taking…. Learn more.

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   What is a presidential candidate?

   • candidate (for something) a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job one of the leading candidates for the presidency a presidential candidate He was a candidate in the school board elections. There were a large number of candidates for the job. The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election.

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   What is a candidate in college?

   • In a college setting, a candidate is a person who is enrolled in a Bachelor's in Science (B.S.) program with the intent to finish and earn the degree. The term 'candidate' signifies that the person is being considered for the award of the degree.

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   Where does the word Candidatus come from?

   • Candidatus, in turn, comes from the adjective candidus, meaning "white." Candidatus was adopted into English as candidate, and since the 17th century that word has had an uncontested seat in the language. Candidates can apply in person or send a resume. a Ph.D. candidate in linguistics The program has several doctoral candidates.

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   noun. a person seeking or nominated for election to a position of authority or honour or selection for a job, promotion, etc. a person taking an examination or test. a person or thing regarded as suitable or likely for a particular fate or position. this wine is a candidate for his cellar.

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   candidate (for something) a person or group that is considered suitable for something or that is likely to get something or to be something. Our team is a prime candidate for relegation this year. Your father is an obvious candidate for a heart attack. She's a likely candidate for promotion.

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   CANDIDATE meaning: 1. one of the people taking part in an election or trying to get a job: 2. someone who is taking…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CANDIDATE is one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award. How to use candidate in a sentence. Roman Fashion Is Responsible for Candidate.

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   1. a person seeking or nominated for election to a position of authority or honour or selection for a job, promotion, etc. 2. a person taking an examination or test. 3. a person or thing regarded as suitable or likely for a particular fate or position: this wine is a candidate for his cellar.

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   A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job. [...]