candidate
Translation
candidate, applicant, contender
Examples
She is a candidate for the manager position.
She is a candidate for the manager position.
There are three candidates in the election.
There are three candidates in the election.
He is a good candidate for the award.
He is a good candidate for the award.
Grammar Patterns
((a candidate)) ((for sth.)) a person applying for a job, award, or position She is a candidate for the manager position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: applicant, contender, nominee
Etymology
From Latin 'candidatus', meaning 'clothed in white', as Roman candidates for office wore white togas.
Memory Tips
Imagine a candidate wearing a bright white ('candid') suit to stand out from the others.