Applicant — Ap pli*cant, n. [L. applicans, p. pr. of applicare. See {Apply}.] One who apples for something; one who makes request; a petitioner. [1913 Webster] The applicant for a cup of water. Plumtre. [1913 Webster] The court require the applicant to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ap|pli|cant — «AP luh kuhnt», noun. a person who applies (for a job, money, position, help, entrance, or office): »Are you an applicant for this job? Many high school graduates are applicants to college. SYNONYM(S): petitioner, candidate, aspirant. ╂[<… … Useful english dictionary
applicant — An issuer that is proposing to apply, or is applying, for admission to trading of any of its securities. London Stock Exchange Glossary * * * applicant ap‧pli‧cant [ˈæplɪkənt] noun [countable] 1. a person who applies for a job or a place at a… … Financial and business terms
applicant — ap|pli|cant [ˈæplıkənt] n someone who has formally asked, usually in writing, for a job, university place etc applicant for ▪ He was one of 30 applicants for the manager s job. successful/unsuccessful applicant (=someone who is accepted or not… … Dictionary of contemporary English
applicant — ap•pli•cant [[t]ˈæp lɪ kənt[/t]] n. a person who applies for or requests something; a candidate: an applicant for a position[/ex] • Etymology: 1475–85; < L … From formal English to slang
applicant — ap|pli|cant [ æplıkənt ] noun count * someone who applies for something, such as a job or a LOAN of money: Successful applicants will be notified by telephone. job applicants … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
applicant — ap·pli·cant … English syllables