candidate
nounUK /ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/
US /ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/
A person who wants to get a job or win an election.
She is a candidate for class president.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Someone being considered for a position or prize.
He was a candidate for the scholarship.
3. A person taking an exam.
The candidates must arrive by nine o'clock.
4. Something suitable for a particular purpose.
This old house is a good candidate for renovation.