Dictionary Entry
candidate
candidate is a 9-letter English word with 3 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: One who offers himself, or is put forward by others, as a suitable person or an aspirant or contestant for an office, privilege, or honor; as, a candidate for the office of governor; a candidate for holy orders; a candidate for scholastic honors. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
9 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 15 · 3 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
One who offers himself, or is put forward by others, as a suitable person or an aspirant or contestant for an office, privilege, or honor; as, a candidate for the office of governor; a candidate for holy orders; a candidate for scholastic honors.
- 2noun
a politician who is running for public office
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- 3noun
someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
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