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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


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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of applicant1

C15: from Latin applicāns, from applicāre to apply

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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