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Definition of candidate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
politicsperson running in an election
- She is a candidate in the upcoming election.
2.
job applicationperson who applies for a job or position
- She was a strong candidate for the marketing director position..
3.
suitabilityperson or thing regarded as suitable
- This book is a candidate for our next read.
4.
schoolUK participant in an examinationUK
- The candidate completed the exam in two hours.
5.
biologyTECH. gene potentially linked to a diseaseTECH.
- This gene is a candidate for diabetes research.
Expressions with candidate
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unexpected candidate who gains attention
The dark horse candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
put forward a person for election or contest
The party decided to field a candidate for mayor.
candidate used to divide opposition or test strength
He was just a stalking horse candidate to split the vote.
person being considered for a specific job
The job candidate impressed the panel with her presentation..
set of names of people considered for a role or position
The committee reviewed the candidate list before choosing the next director.
helping someone get ready for a job interview
They are grooming the candidate for the big interview.
person officially seeking to be chosen as president of a group
Each presidential candidate gave a short speech before the debate.
nominate someone to compete in an election
The party decided to run a candidate for mayor.
person seeking public office without backing from an established political party
The independent candidate attracted voters frustrated with both major parties.
person who tries to be elected to a parliament in elections
Each parliamentary candidate visited the town to present their plans.
potential vaccine being studied for safety and effectiveness against a disease
The new vaccine candidate entered the final phase of clinical trials.
candidate not on ballot but voted for
She won as a write-in candidate.
state officially being considered for membership in an international group or union
The summit focused on reforms needed in each candidate country before accession.
gene thought likely to affect a specific trait, disease, or condition
Researchers tested each candidate gene for links to the inherited heart disorder.
column or set uniquely identifying table rows
The database table has two candidate keys.
Origin of candidate
Latin, candidatus (white-robed) from candidus (white)
Terms with candidate included in their meaning
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candidate list
list of candidates for an election
employment
formal meeting to assess a candidate
job application
ask questions to evaluate a candidate for a job
voting
choose a candidate in an election
likely winner
candidate considered likely to win or succeed
politics
candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party
politics
preliminary election to select a political candidate
politics
person supporting a political candidate
politics
candidate nominated unexpectedly in politics
unexpected contender
competitor or candidate little known to the public
recruitment
group of people who together question and assess a candidate
politics
participate as a candidate in an election
ideal candidate
person ideally suited for a specific task or role
politics
set of promises and plans a candidate offers when seeking votes
politics
set of political goals of a party or candidate
job interview
phone call to evaluate a candidate
politics
participate as a candidate in an election
election
be a candidate in an election
competition
unexpected victory of a competitor or candidate
politics
nominate as a candidate
politics
be a candidate for a position
politics
organized activities to support a political candidate
politics
candidate seeking election or position
candidate
choice being considered for a role
Examples of candidate in a sentence
Each candidate must submit their application by Friday. Each candidate was interviewed thoroughly. The ideal candidate should have five years of experience. She is a candidate for the new position. This film is a candidate for the award. Each candidate must show identification before entering.
The candidates received their results by email. Scientists identified a candidate for cancer treatment. The study focused on a candidate related to heart disease.
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- French:candidat, candidate, ...
- German:Kandidat, Bewerber, ...
- Italian:candidato, aspirante, ...
- Spanish:candidato, aspirante, ...
- Portuguese:candidato, opção, ...
- Chinese:候选人, 应聘者, ...
- Japanese:候補者, 応募者, ...
- Arabic:مُرَشَّح, مُتَقَدِّم, ...
- Hebrew:מוּעֲמָד, מֻעֲמָד, ...
- Russian:кандидат, соискатель, ...
- Ukrainian:кандидат, екзаменований, ...
- Hindi:उम्मीदवार, आवेदक, ...
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