a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job

Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination.

We run special revision courses for examination candidates.

a candidate for the degree of MPhil

a person or group that is considered suitable for something or that is likely to get something or to be something

Our team is a prime candidate for relegation this year.

Your father is an obvious candidate for a heart attack.

She's a likely candidate for promotion.

This is a prime candidate for best movie of the year.

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