candidates

Meanings

• noun

  A person who seeks or is being considered for employment or election.

  - "John is a strong candidate for the position."
  - "Susan's experience makes her a good candidate for the job."

• noun

  A person who takes part in a contest or competition.

  - "Mike is a candidate for the marathon."
  - "The candidates for the debate prepared extensively."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with candidates
andantes , candles , granites , mandates , pandas , ransoms , stipends

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Variants

List of all variants of candidates that leads to same result
candidate , candidates

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'approved' in Latin, the term 'candidate' came to mean 'one who seeks election or employment' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'candidate' in English was in 1475?

2. In ancient Rome, candidates for public office were required to wear a toga with a red stripe to distinguish them from ordinary citizens.

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Related Concepts

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1. Election: The process of choosing an individual to hold public office.

2. Interview: A meeting between a candidate and an employer or hiring manager to discuss the candidate's qualifications for a job.

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Culture

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The term 'candidate' has been used extensively in literature and politics. In literature, it is often used to describe characters seeking something, such as redemption or love. In politics, it refers to individuals running for office.

How to Memorize "candidates"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a campaign sign, standing in front of a crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'candidate' with the word 'contender' or 'applicant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Candidates Can Achieve New and Delightful Experiences'.

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