candidacy (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkændɪdəsi/
Definition
The state of being a candidate for an office, position, or award.
Examples
Her strong performance in the debates boosted her candidacy for mayor.
He announced his candidacy for the school board during the town hall meeting.
The committee reviewed all applications to determine the strongest candidacy for the scholarship.
How to Use candidacy
- candidacy for (prepositional phrase)
- being a candidate for a specific role or position — "His candidacy for the leadership role was widely discussed."
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