applicants
word · lemma: applicant
Definition
People who formally request or try for something, especially a job, school, or program.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or professional contexts (jobs, universities). Common collocations: 'job applicants', 'qualified applicants', 'successful applicants'. Avoid using 'applicants' for casual events or non-formal requests.
Spanish: solicitantes - aspirantesPortuguese (BR): candidatos - solicitantesPortuguese (PT): candidatos - requerentesChinese (Simplified): 申请人 - 申请者Chinese (Traditional): 申請人 - 申請者Hindi: आवेदकArabic: المتقدمون - طالبي الوظيفةBengali: প্রার্থীরা - আবেদনকারীরাRussian: кандидаты - заявителиJapanese: 応募者Vietnamese: ứng viên - người nộp đơnKorean: 지원자Turkish: başvuranlar - adaylarUrdu: درخواست گزاران - امیدوارانIndonesian: pelamar - pendaftar
Example Sentences
All applicants must fill out this form.
basic
There are many applicants for the scholarship.
basic
The company interviewed ten applicants for the job.
basic
Only a few applicants were invited back for a second interview.
natural
The university received hundreds of applicants this year.
natural
We’re still reviewing applicants, so the decision isn’t final yet.
natural