candidates (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkændɪdət/
Definition
A person nominated or chosen to be elected to an office, or to receive an honor, award, or position.
Examples
The election had three candidates running for mayor.
She is a strong candidate for the scholarship.
Only the top candidates will be invited for a second interview.
How to Use candidates
- candidate for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate what someone is being considered or nominated for. — "He is a candidate for the position of CEO."
- candidate in (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate the competition or election someone is participating in. — "She is a candidate in the upcoming mayoral election."
- top candidate (collocation)
- The best or most likely person to be chosen. — "The hiring manager chose the top candidate after careful consideration."
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