We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
Recent Examples on the WebIn April, CalMatters reported that an official in the state chancellor’s office told the publication that in January of this year, 25% of applicants to the state community college system were suspected to be fraudulent.—Kim Rich, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024 Creditors don't verify the age of applicants, so a bad actor could potentially open a credit card without anyone noticing until the kid becomes an adult and wants a card of their own.—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 20 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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