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candidate in Dutch

candidate in Dutch is kandidaat, examenkandidaat, kandidate — candidate means a person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.

candidate in Dutch

kandidaat
noun
(figurative) A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege. [from 1760s]
kandidaat
noun
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
examenkandidaat
noun
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
kandidate
noun
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]

What does "candidate" mean?

  1. noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
    "Three candidates are running for city council this year."
  2. noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.
    "This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition."

candidate in a sentence

  • Three candidates are running for city council this year.
  • The hiring manager interviewed five candidates for the role.
  • This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "candidate" in Dutch?

"candidate" in Dutch is kandidaat, examenkandidaat, kandidate. candidate means: A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.

How do you use "candidate" in a sentence?

Example: "Three candidates are running for city council this year." In Dutch, "candidate" is kandidaat, examenkandidaat, kandidate.

Are there other ways to say "candidate" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "candidate": kandidaat, examenkandidaat, kandidate.

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