Applicant (Noun)
Meaning
A person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The hiring manager reviewed the resumes of all the applicants for the marketing position.
- The university received over 10,000 applicants for the upcoming academic year.
- The social worker met with the applicant to discuss her eligibility for financial assistance.
- The company received numerous applicants for the job opening, but only a few were selected for an interview.
- The scholarship committee carefully reviewed the applications of all the applicants before making their decision.