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Synonyms for applicant


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ap-li-kuh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæp lɪ kənt

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Définition of applicant

Origin :
  • "one who applies," late 15c., from Latin applicantem (nominative applicans), present participle of applicare (see apply).
  • noun person trying for position
Example sentences :
  • Who is going to say whether an applicant is competent to pilot a balloon or airship?
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • M. des Amis closed the door, and turned to the applicant, who rose at once.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Asked what his business was the applicant said he was a bookmaker.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916 » by Various
  • The applicant said that there was plenty of money about if you knew where to look for it.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916 » by Various
  • But imagine the invention claimed by an applicant to be the counter.
  • Extract from : « The Classification of Patents » by United States Patent Office
  • The Vicomte received me so graciously that he and not I might have been the applicant for a situation.
  • Extract from : « Dross » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • An applicant for credit should be willing to prove himself worthy of it.
  • Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various
  • The first applicant wanted the fortune, because he said he was contented.
  • Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island » by Roger Thompson Finlay
  • In the midst of these charming surroundings stood the applicant for honor.
  • Extract from : « Mizora: A Prophecy » by Mary E. Bradley
  • The third applicant wanted a charm to make herself beautiful.
  • Extract from : « One Snowy Night » by Emily Sarah Holt

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