candidate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Candidate' refers to a person who's being evaluated or considered for a position or opportunity. It could be as a student in a school, an employee in a job, or even a nominee for an award.

Examples in Different Contexts

The candidate for the graphic designer position impressed us with their portfolio of stunning visual designs and innovative ideas.

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We're in the middle of recruitment for the new product manager position. So far, we've gotten a plethora of applications.

Response:

I've reviewed the resumes and have found three candidates who would be an excellent fit for the team.

Tech

Scenario:

We're all set to test the software update. It's going live next Wednesday, but we need to test it thoroughly before then.

Response:

Perfect. I'll start testing the candidate release of the software and report any bugs I encounter.