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applicant

applicant

Meaning of applicant

person who applies

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British English/ən ˈæplɪkənt/
American English/ən ˈæplɪkənt/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersshēn qǐng rén
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applicant belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume, Documents and Paperwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

applicant申请人
child孩子
student学生
exam考试
homework家庭作业
grade成绩
online在线的

applicant synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between applicant / candidate / jobseeker / interviewee / prospective employee / hopeful

🇬🇧English

Often used for someone being considered for a role or position; also used in elections.

B1Very Often

She is a strong candidate for the manager position.

J
🇬🇧English
jobseeker

Someone actively looking for work; may not have applied yet.

B1Often

Jobseekers can register with the employment agency.

I
🇬🇧English
interviewee

A person who is being interviewed — narrower, implies the interview is happening or has been scheduled.

B1Often

The interviewee answered questions confidently.

P
🇬🇧English
prospective employee

Someone who may become an employee — emphasizes the employer's view and future possibility.

B1Rarely

We invited the prospective employee for a final meeting.

🇬🇧English

Informal term for someone expected to compete for or possibly get a position or prize; carries a tone of optimism.

B1Often

Many hopefuls applied for the scholarship this year.

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How to pronounce applicant and what this word means

applicant means applicant. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce applicant

/ən ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant translation

applicant

applicant transcription

/ən ˈæplɪkənt/, /ən ˈæplɪkənt/

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applicant meaning: what does it mean?

person who applies

applicant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

applicant is pronounced as /ən ˈæplɪkənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is applicant part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?

Yes, applicant can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is applicant part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, applicant can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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