word | candidate |
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definition | noun A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job. The Democratic candidate is still leading in the polls. He is a candidate for the office of Governor. We all spoke to them and John emerged as the best candidate. A candidate is someone who is taking an examination. A candidate is someone who is studying for a degree at a college . A candidate is a person or thing that is regarded as being suitable for a particular purpose or as being likely to do or be a particular thing. Investment banking looks a prime candidate for further job losses. Those who are overweight or indulge in high-salt diets are candidates for hypertension. |
inflections | candidates |
cefr-level | B1 |
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