noun
applicant
AP-lih-kuhnt/ˈæplɪkənt/
A person who formally asks to be considered for something.
Each applicant submits a résumé and answers three short questions.
Etymology
The roots combine folding with direction toward something, yielding the idea of attaching or joining, then devoting oneself to a pursuit. The person-word now names someone who formally seeks a job or place.
In context
we are making decisions about this application based on what's been submitted for this application both from the applicant and from anyone else who is participating
More examples
- The applicants waited outside the interview room.
- She was the only applicant with laboratory experience.
- The landlord checks references for every applicant.
Forms
applicant · applicants
Similar words
- candidate
- Someone considered for a role, even without personally applying.
- petitioner
- Makes a formal request, often to a court or authority.