applicant

noun

ap·pli·cant ˈa-pli-kənt

Synonyms of applicant

: one who applies

a job applicant

Examples of applicant in a Sentence

We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job. have numerous applicants for the job

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The successful applicant must also be willing to wear a hospital gown, memorize scripts, improvise dialogue and provide medical students with constructive feedback on their professionalism. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Every applicant should face the same requirements, the same scrutiny and the same clearly established scoring system. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Minneapolis is one of 74 cities chosen from more than 300 applicants to host a 2027 tour stop, and Target Field is one of 23 Major League Baseball stadiums selected. — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 These organizations, called SGOs, determine which applicants get the funds. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for applicant

Word History

Etymology

applicate "to apply, put to use" (borrowed from Latin applicātus, past participle of applicāre "to bring into contact [with], situate near, bring to bear [on]") + -ant entry 1 — more at apply

First Known Use

circa 1742, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of applicant was circa 1742

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applicant

noun

ap·pli·cant ˈap-li-kənt

: one who applies for something

an applicant for work

applicant

noun

Synonyms of applicant

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