CEFR C1

candidacy

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: nomination, application, bid, contention

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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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