applicant

[ ap-li-kuhnt ]

noun

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

   an applicant for a position.

applicant

/ ˈæplɪkənt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicant¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicant¹

C15: from Latin applicāns, from applicāre to apply

Example Sentences

It would also require companies that use the tools to tell applicants which characteristics their system used to make a decision.

From MIT Technology Review

Yale has repeatedly denied the allegations, claiming it has complied with decades of Supreme Court precedent, and doesn’t discriminate against applicants based on race.

From Essence.com

In this highly connected world, our military recruiters have access to a wide range of screening tools to discern the background of all applicants.

From Time

Ricci said Maryland law makes it “nearly impossible” for an applicant to get a faster response because it is one of four so-called mitigation states that require adjudicators to determine if there are factors that led to a denied claim.

From Washington Post

In January, the City Council decided not to interview all of the applicants and instead chose to interview the top five candidates selected by each Council member.

From Voice of San Diego

The chosen applicant will also, like any gainfully employed citizen, receive payment and vacation time.

From The Daily Beast

The perfect applicant also needs to be more outgoing than is expected of a traditional hermit.

From The Daily Beast

If the visa is rejected without explanation, the applicant is on the list.

From The Daily Beast

If the applicant indicates that he or she has used illegal drugs, state workers are required to give the individual a drug test.

From The Daily Beast

Tough love and discipline are the lessons this View host offered her wide-eyed applicant.

From The Daily Beast

The unhappy applicant was naturally obliged to temporarily retire from the game, at all events for that night.

From Project Gutenberg

When these things are done, the certificate of entry is delivered to the applicant and the entry is made.

From Project Gutenberg

The reduction to practice must be by the applicant for a patent, or by his agent; to do this by a third party will not suffice.

From Project Gutenberg

Anne was in the hall when he entered, talking to a poor applicant who was waiting to see the Rector.

From Project Gutenberg

They assume the non-responsibility of the community for anything beyond keeping the destitute applicant alive.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• aspirant
• candidate
• claimant
• seeker