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candidate

candidate

Meaning of candidate

person considered for a job

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EN-UK/ə ˈkændɪdət/
EN-US/ə ˈkændɪdət/
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candidate with Russian translation

candidate usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The candidate arrived ten minutes early for the interview.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She is the strongest candidate for the position.

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

candidateKandidat
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
answer questionsFragen beantworten
ask questionsFragen stellen
deskSchreibtisch

candidate synonyms

Related words worth learning together

applicant
a person who has formally applied for a job, place, or service; emphasizes the act of applying
nominee
someone who has been officially nominated for an award, office, or honor
contender
a rival with a realistic chance of winning or gaining a position
contestant
a person taking part in a contest or competition; emphasizes participation
jobseeker
a person actively looking for work; specifically employment-focused
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🇬🇧en

a person who has formally applied for a job, place, or service; emphasizes the act of applying

B1Very Often

We received 120 applicants for the position.

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nominee

someone who has been officially nominated for an award, office, or honor

B2Often

She was a nominee for Best Director.

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contender

a rival with a realistic chance of winning or gaining a position

B2Often

He's the main contender for the championship.

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contestant

a person taking part in a contest or competition; emphasizes participation

B1Often

There were twenty contestants on the quiz show.

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jobseeker

a person actively looking for work; specifically employment-focused

B1Often

The job fair attracted many jobseekers.

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aspirant

someone who aspires to a position or title; formal and emphasizes ambition or effort

B2Rarely

An aspirant to the managerial post, she completed extra training.

🇬🇧en

an informal term for someone seen as likely to succeed; often used about favourites

B1Often

She’s one of the leading hopefuls for the promotion.

🇬🇧en

a potential or likely candidate; emphasizes potential and future possibility

B2Often

He’s a promising prospect for the role.

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finalist

a candidate who has reached the final stage of a competition or selection

B1Often

She was one of three finalists for the scholarship.

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How to pronounce candidate and what this word means

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

how to pronounce candidate

/ə ˈkændɪdət/

candidate translation

candidate

candidate examples

The candidate arrived ten minutes early for the interview.

candidate transcription

/ə ˈkændɪdət/, /ə ˈkændɪdət/

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candidate meaning: what does it mean?

person considered for a job

candidate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

candidate is pronounced as /ə ˈkændɪdət/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

The candidate arrived ten minutes early for the interview. Translation: Кандидат пришёл за десять минут до собеседования.

Is candidate part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

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

Is candidate part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, candidate 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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