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candidate meaning in Tamil

வேட்பாளர் vēṭpāḷar

UK/ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/

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British/ˈkandɪdət/

candidate in Tamil: வேட்பாளர் (vēṭpāḷar), தேர்வர் (tērvar). In English, candidate means a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.

Tamil words for candidate

person running in an election
வேட்பாளர் vēṭpāḷar
participant in an examination
தேர்வர் tērvar

English meaning of candidate

  1. noun A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.
  2. noun A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege.
  3. noun A participant in an examination.
  4. noun Someone or something likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for a purpose.

Full definition of candidate

candidate in a sentence

  • Smith announced he was the party's candidate for the next election.
  • All candidates who miss the deadline or make a spelling mistake in their applications are automatically rejected.
  • Candidates must remain silent for the entirety of the exam.

candidate in other languages

Questions about candidate in Tamil

What is the meaning of candidate in Tamil?
Candidate in Tamil is வேட்பாளர் (vēṭpāḷar), தேர்வர் (tērvar).
candidate என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Candidate: வேட்பாளர் (vēṭpāḷar), தேர்வர் (tērvar).
What does candidate mean in English?
Candidate means a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.

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