Applicant

/ˈæplɪkənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who requests or applies for something, typically a job, admission to a school, or a loan.

The applicant submitted his resume and cover letter for the job position.

A person who seeks to fill out a form to gain something or enter a program.

Each applicant must provide a valid identification document.

Someone who applies for a grant or scholarship.

The scholarship committee reviewed the qualifications of each applicant.

A person making a formal request.

The applicant filled out the forms diligently to ensure the best chance of acceptance.

An individual applying for admission to a college or university.

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.