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February 12, 2016 Word of the Day

applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/ noun
applicant
/ˈæplɪkənt/
noun

plural applicants

Job applicant filling out an application form
Job applicant filling out an application form
Definition of APPLICANT

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: someone who formally asks for something (such as a job or admission to a college) : someone who applies for something

  • successful college/job applicants

  • We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.

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