Meaning
A candidate is a person who is being considered for a job or a position.
💡 Don't confuse "candidate" with "candid," which means honest or straightforward.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
candidate
arrived
early
and
sat
quietly
in
the
waiting
room
.
She
checked
her
notes
and
practiced
answering
simple
interview
questions
.
During
the
interview
,
she
talked
about
her
previous
job
and
the
skills
she
had
learned
.
The
interviewers
asked
about
a
problem
she
had
solved
,
and
she
explained
the
steps
clearly
.
Afterward
,
she
felt
relieved
and
hoped
for
a
positive
reply
.
Common Phrases
job candidate
election candidate
strong candidate
Synonyms
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