applicant

Definition

  • noun: someone who formally asks for something (such as a job or admission to a college)
  • noun: one who 'applies'

Examples

  • We interviewed 30 qualified 'applicants' for the job.

  • successful college/job 'applicants'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Last year, we had an intern score a . percent on the written exam. He wasn't chosen. It's not a simple pass/fail. It's an evaluation tool we use to separate applicants. Be safe, score a hundred. Okay, let's take a break. Be back in . - Chris, how are you? - I'm good. How you doing? (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness