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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Edmond and fellow applicant Jessica Thibodeaux attended the meeting, and each addressed the council to discuss their background and interest in civic service. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 Instead, applicants must complete a seven-step process that includes personality and abstract reasoning tests. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Six of the seven applications have passed the opposition phase and have received a notice of allowance, which means the applicant has six months to file a statement of use or ask for an extension. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Biz2Credit considers applicants who have been in business for 12 months. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 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

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