candidate

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/ˈkæn.dɪdət/ English

Definitions

noun

A person who is running in an election.
A person who is applying for a job.
A participant in an examination.
Something or somebody that may be suitable.

verb

To stand as a candidate for an office, especially a religious one.
(chiefly in jargon and NNES) To make or name (something) a candidate (for use, for study as a next project, for investigation as a possible cause of something, etc).

Related words

Synonyms

nominee campaigner prospect candidacy candidature election membership appointment appointee trainee nomination appellant proponent nominated applicant eligible

Associated

reelection polled incumbent mayoral ballot constituency runoff gubernatorial presidential candidates

Rhymes

canada it commanded eight demanded eight landed eight

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