We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
Recent Examples on the WebWhile science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills are vital — call them the price of admission — the premier seats go to applicants who are well rounded.—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024 The problem here is that there’s no evidence that the medical school has applied racial or ethnic standards to its applicants.—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 General Counsel Eric Fletcher said officials reviewing the requests gather information from the applicants, victims and family, community members and court and prison records.—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 One group of driver’s license applicants faces additional scrutiny, however.—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for applicant
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Word History
Etymology
applicate "to apply, put to use" (borrowed from Latin applicātus, past participle of applicāre "to bring into contact [with], situate near, bring to bear [on]") + -ant entry 1 — more at apply
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