› a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university:
How many applicants did you have for the job?
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Meaning of “applicant” in the English Dictionary
"applicant" in English
(Definition of “applicant” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
"applicant" in American English
(Definition of “applicant” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
"applicant" in Business English
(Definition of “applicant” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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