Question

define a candidate? please answer this question in one line..

Answer 1

a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Answer 2

A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job. The Democratic candidate is still leading in the polls. He is a candidate for the office of Governor. We all spoke to them and John emerged as the best candidate.
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