applicant

[ ap-li-kuh nt ]

/ ˈæp lɪ kənt /

a person who applies for or requests something; a candidate: an applicant for a position.

Origin of applicant

First recorded in 1475–85, applicant is from the Latin word applicant- (stem of applicāns applying, present participle of applicāre). See apply, -ant

If the visa is rejected without explanation, the applicant is on the list.

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If the applicant indicates that he or she has used illegal drugs, state workers are required to give the individual a drug test.

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But the agency is obligated under the law to inquire about an applicant's activities.

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That happened last year to Cody Slaughter, a 22-year-old applicant from Somerton, Ariz.

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To be accepted, the applicant had to be between the ages of 18 and 25, have at least one Palestinian parent and speak some Arabic.

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I learn that in Pennsylvania the applicant's signature is not required by the Pardon Board.

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It, of course, depended a good deal on the extemporaneous affidavit qualifications of the applicant.

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To be qualified for admission, the applicant must be young, and must have a desire to amend.

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When an application is accepted the shares are allotted, and a letter of allotment is posted to the applicant.

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"I don't want to put you out none," said the applicant gently.

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applicant

/ (ˈæplɪkənt) /

a person who applies, as for a job, grant, support, etc; candidate

C15: from Latin applicāns, from applicāre to apply