candidateshortlist
nounUK /ˈkændɪdətˌʃɔːtlɪst/
US /ˈkændɪdətˌʃɔːrtlɪst/
A short list of people chosen from a bigger group.
The company made a candidateshortlist of five people for the job.
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2. A list of applicants who passed the first round of choosing.
Only three names were left on the candidateshortlist.
3. The act of making a small list of the best people.
Candidateshortlist happens after all the forms are read.
4. A group of people still being considered for a prize or role.
The judges posted the candidateshortlist on the wall.