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applicant

noun

  1. Person that makes a formal request
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/

noun

Etymology: From Latin applicans, present participle of applicare. See apply.

  1. One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

    Our job advertisement attracted seven applicants.

  2. One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
  3. The third coordinate (or z-coordinate) in a three-dimensional coordinate system.