applicant

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular applicant

Plural applicants

1. (countable) An applicant is a person who makes an application for something, often a job.

   The job applicants had to have an interview with the head of the company.

Related words

• apply
• application