applicant
pronunciation
How to pronounce applicant in British English:
UK [ˈæplɪkənt]
How to pronounce applicant in American English:
US [ˈæplɪkənt]
-
- Noun:
- a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
Word Origin
- applicant (n.)
- "one who applies," late 15c., from Latin applicantem (nominative applicans), present participle of applicare (see apply).
Example
- 1. I was solemnly directed to a chair marked " applicant . "
- 2. Wsj : has the applicant pool changed in recent years ?
- 3. Even if an applicant does not meet di 's basic medical requirements , he may eventually win payments for other reasons .
- 4. Their goal of the task was to hire the best applicant in a simulated job search .
- 5. Membership decisions seem to be based on an applicant 's education , job title and connections , since it 's difficult to verify wealth levels .