applicant
/'æplikənt/
Definition
Noun: A person who formally requests or seeks something, typically by submitting an application. This most commonly refers to someone seeking a position (like a job or a place in an educational institution), a benefit, or permission.
Usage
An "applicant" is someone who has taken the formal step of applying. The word is almost always followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "for" to specify what is being sought. * She was a strong applicant for the managerial position. * The university received over 10,000 applicants for 500 places. * All applicants for a visa must complete this form.
Examples
- The company will interview the top three applicants next week.
- As an applicant for the scholarship, you must provide two letters of recommendation.
- The number of applicants far exceeded the number of available grants.
Advanced Usage
- Successful/Unsuccessful Applicant: A common pairing to denote the outcome of an application.
- All unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
- Job Applicant / Visa Applicant / Loan Applicant: These compound nouns are frequently used to specify the domain of the application. (Note: These are listed here as they are common fixed phrases, but the core word remains "applicant").
- Prospective Applicant: Refers to someone who is considering applying but has not yet done so formally.
Variants and Related Words
- Apply (verb): To make a formal request.
- Application (noun): 1. The formal request itself (the form or document). 2. The act of applying.
- Applicable (adjective): Relevant or appropriate.
Synonyms
- Candidate: Often used interchangeably with "applicant," especially for jobs, but can imply a later stage of selection (e.g., a shortlisted applicant).
- Aspirant: A person who has ambitions to achieve something, which may or may not involve a formal application process.
- Petitioner (more formal/legal): One who presents a formal, written request or plea to an authority.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- Pool of applicants: Refers to the total group of people who have applied for something.
- The quality of this year's pool of applicants is very high.
Noun
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a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
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