applicant

American  

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /

noun

1. a person who applies for or requests something; a candidate.

   an applicant for a position.

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applicant British  

/ ˈæplɪkənt /

noun

1. a person who applies, as for a job, grant, support, etc; candidate

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Etymology

Origin of applicant

First recorded in 1475–85, applicant is from the Latin word applicant- (stem of applicāns applying, present participle of applicāre ). See apply, -ant

Example Sentences

Uncertainty around the suspension has caused anxiety for some potential applicants planning their relocation or investments.

From BBC

Successful applicants will get to spend several months on Skomer over spring, summer or autumn as part of conservation efforts.

From BBC

More employers are using software to scan for keywords, and applicants are responding with longer entries detailing their impact.

From The Wall Street Journal

For that reason, job applicants over 50 often obscure their age on their resumes to get themselves through the door.

From MarketWatch

Taken as part of a holistic applicant review, test scores help us fulfill the American promise of upward mobility based on talent and effort.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• aspirant
• candidate
• claimant
• seeker