applicantnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/us/ˈæp.lə.kənt/a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university:
How many applicants did you have for the job?
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Applying for a job
- anoint
- appoint
- appointed
- appointee
- appointment
- assign sb to sth
- engage
- headhunt
- hiring
- intake
- job
- job centre
- job creation
- set sb up
- step into sth
- subcontract
- take sb on
- take sth on
- talent scout
- tender
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