Candidate
Meaning
A person who is applying for a job or being considered for a position.
हिंदी मेंएक व्यक्ति जो नौकरी के लिए आवेदन कर रहा है या किसी पद के लिए विचाराधीन है।
Example Sentences
“The company interviewed five candidates for the role.”
कंपनी ने इस पद के लिए पांच उम्मीदवारों का साक्षात्कार लिया।
“She was the strongest candidate on paper.”
कागज़ पर वह सबसे मज़बूत उम्मीदवार थी।
⚠ Common Mistake
Not quite the same as "applicant" — a candidate is usually someone shortlisted or being seriously considered, while an applicant is anyone who simply applied.
Good to Know
- Synonyms
- applicant, contender
- Countable
- countable
Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026
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