applicants
nounUK /ˈæplɪkənts/
US /ˈæplɪkənts/
People who ask for something, like a job or a place at school.
The school received many applicants for the new teacher position.
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2. People who formally request something in writing.
All applicants must submit their forms by Friday.
3. People hoping to be chosen for a program or team.
The applicants waited nervously for the tryout results.
4. People who ask for help or permission.
The applicants for the scholarship wrote short essays.