B2
applicant vs candidate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| applicantnoun/ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/ | Meaning a person who formally asks for something, such as a job, a visa or a place at university | Goes with successful applicant | Example More than five hundred applicants applied for just three positions at the bank. |
| candidatenoun/ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ | Meaning a person who is being considered for a job, or who is trying to be elected | Goes with ideal candidate | Example The ideal candidate will speak English and have a driver's license. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Every job must complete an online test.