考生 — meaning in English

English meaning

• candidate noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
• nominee noun A person put forward as a candidate for an office, award, or position.
• pick verb To choose one thing from a number of options.

Senses

考生 is used for these senses in English:

• candidate (figurative) A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege. [from 1760s]
• nominee A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office.
• pick A choice; ability to choose.
• running mate (politics) A candidate on a joint ticket.

candidate — full definition

1. noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
2. noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.

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