applicants (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæplɪkənts/
Definition
People who formally request a job, position, or other opportunity, usually by submitting a written application.
Examples
The company received over 500 applications for the new role.
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.
We need to process all the applicants' details before the deadline.
How to Use applicants
- applicants for (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the position or opportunity for which someone is applying. — "There were many applicants for the scholarship."
- applicants to (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the organization or institution to which someone is applying. — "The university has received applications from over 10,000 applicants to its new program."
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