candidate
/ˈkæn.dɪdət/noun
Someone trying to win an election or be chosen for a job or position.
Example sentences
- “Three candidates are running for mayor this year.”
- “The company interviewed four candidates before choosing a new manager.”
Also used for likely cases rather than people: "the old bridge is a prime candidate for demolition".
Related words
recruitTo find and sign up new people for a job, team, organization, or the military.referenceA statement, usually from a former employer or teacher, about your character and skills when you apply for a job; also the person who gives it.resignTo formally give up a job or position by choice.qualificationA degree, certificate, license, or skill that shows you are able to do a particular job or activity.layoffThe act of letting workers go because of budget cuts or lack of work, not because they did anything wrong.credentialA document or digital record proving a person's status, qualifications, or rights. 