applicant
noun C1
Plain meaning
a person who applies for a job, course, or opportunity
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a person who applies for a job, course, or opportunity in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed applicant during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that job applicant can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
job applicantsuccessful applicantapplicant pool
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “job applicant”.