applicant

suitable, suitably qualified

We received hundreds of applications, but only a few were from suitably qualified applicants.

disappointed, unsuccessful

Many disappointed applicants waited anxiously for the university to reconsider their applications.

attract

The company's new training program attracted hundreds of qualified applicants from across the country.

shortlist

The company shortlisted five applicants for the final interview round.

apply

Many job applicants apply online through the company website before the deadline.

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Many qualified applicants for the scholarship competed fiercely against each other.