Used in a Sentence

applicants

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for applicants.

Editorial note

Since Mars One isn't sending anyone anywhere, it doesn't matter if the applicants are married or not.

Examples17
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of applicants gathered in one view.

noun

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

noun

The third coordinate (or z-coordinate) in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

noun

(specific, law) A party who initiates legal proceedings against another party.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for applicants.

noun

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

noun

The third coordinate (or z-coordinate) in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

noun

(specific, law) A party who initiates legal proceedings against another party.

Example sentences

1

Since Mars One isn't sending anyone anywhere, it doesn't matter if the applicants are married or not.

2

As for receiving outside help, if you're judging applicants solely on their homework results, you are Doing It Wrong.

3

Considering the number of applicants remain the same, how do you balance the race/gender without being biased to one race/cast?

4

The test takes me about 30 minutes and most applicants spend 60-90 on it.

5

Back to square one, with giant slabs of applicants and only a few slots.

6

Most of our applicants give us no previous code they have actually written.

7

The ensuing filter process is not only a drain on the applicants, but also on the companies that are paralyzed with making this decision.

8

I am surprised this doesn't run afoul of Equal Housing (anti-discrimination) laws, since the people rejecting applicants aren't the residents.

9

Each of our applicants believes the fake task we give them is meant for production too.

10

We can sponsor a work visa for exceptional non-EU applicants.

11

Offering a higher salary incentivizes more competent applicants to apply.

12

From the company's perspective: I've seen applicants receive friends'/roommates'/spouse's help on take home tests.

Quote examples

1

The complaint "I can't differentiate competent applicants from incompetent ones" is a very different one than "I'm not getting any competent applicants".

2

During the "work", the boss will throw us a couple curve balls too -- it's interesting to see how applicants react.

3

Hint: If you are offering "market rate" or "competitive" salaries, you're probably going to get mostly dog applicants.

4

I noticed that several of the job ads would accept "colored" applicants, but not Irish.

Proper noun examples

1

Applicants, if they choose, will be able go through our process by completing programming projects on their own time.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use applicants in a sentence?

Since Mars One isn't sending anyone anywhere, it doesn't matter if the applicants are married or not.

What does applicants mean?

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

What part of speech is applicants?

applicants is commonly used as noun.