Definition of Candidate

someone being considered for a particular position

Examples of Candidate in a sentence

Each candidate had to give a two-minute speech explaining why he or she should be class president.  🔊

Even if there was another candidate to take the mayor’s place, it’s highly unlikely that the tightknit town would accept him.  🔊

One candidate has dropped out of the race while two are still hoping to become the Alabama governor.  🔊

Because the candidate had years of experience in sales, he was quickly hired for the position.  🔊

The presidential candidate needs at least 100,000 more votes to be elected.  🔊

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