Candidate

Pronunciation: /ˈkændədeɪt/

Candidate (noun)

  1. a person who applies for a job or position.
  2. a person who is trying to be elected to a position.
  3. a person who is taking an exam or test.

Examples

  • The candidate submitted a resume to the company.
  • Each candidate was interviewed by the hiring manager.

Common collocations: job candidate, interview a candidate, screen candidates, presidential candidate, nominate a candidate

Synonyms of Candidate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Candidate

  • political office