Meaning of candidate in English
US /ˈkændədeɪt/ UK /ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/
1. a person who has applied for a particular job
He's the ideal candidate for the job.
2. a person who is trying to win a political position in an election
He is a candidate for president.
3. a person who takes an examination
The candidate has passed all the tests.