Meaning & Definition of word "Applicant"

Applicant

/ˈæplɪkənt/

1. A person who requests or applies for something, typically a job, admission to a school, or a loan.
- Example: The applicant submitted his resume and cover letter for the job position.
2. A person who seeks to fill out a form to gain something or enter a program.
- Example: Each applicant must provide a valid identification document.
3. Someone who applies for a grant or scholarship.
- Example: The scholarship committee reviewed the qualifications of each applicant.
4. A person making a formal request.
- Example: The applicant filled out the forms diligently to ensure the best chance of acceptance.
5. An individual applying for admission to a college or university.
- Example: Every applicant to the university must take the entrance exam.

Derived from the Latin 'applicare', meaning to attach or apply.

job applicant:

A person applying for a job position.

applicant pool:

All candidates who apply for a particular position.

qualified applicant:

An applicant who meets the required criteria for a job.

application:

The formal request or process of applying.

application form:

A document used to apply for something.

interview:

A meeting to assess an applicant.