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applicant

applicant

Meaning of applicant

person who applies

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EN-UK/ən ˈæplɪkənt/
EN-US/ən ˈæplɪkənt/
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applicant with Russian translation

applicant usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Каждому соискателю нужно предоставить две рекомендации.

Each applicant must submit two references.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Соискатель пришёл заранее на собеседование.

The applicant arrived early for the interview.

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applicant belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

applicantсоискатель
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

applicant synonyms

Related words worth learning together

candidate
Often used for someone being considered for a role or position; also used in elections.
jobseeker
Someone actively looking for work; may not have applied yet.
interviewee
A person who is being interviewed — narrower, implies the interview is happening or has been scheduled.
prospective employee
Someone who may become an employee — emphasizes the employer's view and future possibility.
hopeful
Informal term for someone expected to compete for or possibly get a position or prize; carries a tone of optimism.
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🇬🇧en

Often used for someone being considered for a role or position; also used in elections.

B1Very Often

She is a strong candidate for the manager position.

J
🇬🇧en
jobseeker

Someone actively looking for work; may not have applied yet.

B1Often

Jobseekers can register with the employment agency.

I
🇬🇧en
interviewee

A person who is being interviewed — narrower, implies the interview is happening or has been scheduled.

B1Often

The interviewee answered questions confidently.

P
🇬🇧en
prospective employee

Someone who may become an employee — emphasizes the employer's view and future possibility.

B1Rarely

We invited the prospective employee for a final meeting.

🇬🇧en

Informal term for someone expected to compete for or possibly get a position or prize; carries a tone of optimism.

B1Often

Many hopefuls applied for the scholarship this year.

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How to pronounce applicant and what this word means

applicant means applicant. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce applicant

/ən ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant translation

applicant

applicant examples

Each applicant must submit two references.

applicant transcription

/ən ˈæplɪkənt/, /ən ˈæplɪkənt/

Questions about this word

applicant meaning: what does it mean?

person who applies

applicant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

applicant is pronounced as /ən ˈæplɪkənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

applicant definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Each applicant must submit two references. Translation: Каждому соискателю нужно предоставить две рекомендации.

Is applicant part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, applicant can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is applicant part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, applicant can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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