applicant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæplɪkənt/

Definition

A person who formally requests something, especially a job or a place at a college or university.

Examples

• The hiring manager reviewed each applicant's resume carefully.

• Only the most qualified applicant will be offered the position.

• She submitted her application to be an applicant for the scholarship.

How to Use applicant

applicant for (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what is being applied for. — "She is an applicant for the position of project manager."

applicant to (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the institution or place being applied to. — "He was an applicant to several prestigious universities."

Synonyms of applicant

Words with a similar meaning to applicant:

• candidate
• claimant
• aspirant
• petitioner

Antonyms of applicant

Words with the opposite meaning to applicant:

• offeror
• employer

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