From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishapplicantap‧pli‧cant /ˈæplɪkənt/●くろまる○しろまる○しろまる noun [countable]ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO somethingsomeone who has formally asked, usually in writing, for a job, university place etc → applyapplicant forHe was one of 30 applicants for the manager’s job.successful/unsuccessful applicant (=someone who is accepted or not accepted for a job etc)Successful applicants will be expected to travel extensively.Examples from the Corpusapplicant• Ten women were selected from over 30 applicants.• Some 400 applicantsapply each year for the 110 first-year places.• Applicants for teacher-training courses need to have at least one year's experience.• Many job applicants do not know how to write an appealing cover letter.• The applicant must pay the Attorney-General's costs before their Lordships' Board.• The applicantsought a declaration and/or prerogative orders to identify the lawfuldecisions and correct any unlawful decisions.• The applicant sought judicialreview of the Director's decision to seek to enforcecompliance with the requirements of the notice.• But too many are from unqualified applicantscompeting for fewer job openings.successful/unsuccessful applicant• In an age of rapidly-changing methods and technology, perception and adaptability are primerequisites for a successful applicant for employment.• Home working is a possibility in some areas and the successful applicant may be eligible for a company car.• High remuneration, excellentprospects and an immediatecashbonusawait the successful applicant who will present himself at twelve noontoday.• Flexible working may apply to this job and would involve the successful applicant working on average one and halfhours per week.• The successful applicant will also be offered a 10ドル-a-day travel bonus.• The successful applicant will be required to provide academicstimulus and leadership in the Department of Political Science.• The successful applicantsaccepted these offers of splitcontracts, though without massiveenthusiasm.• In addition, States also vary in the amounts paid to successful applicants.From Longman Business Dictionaryapplicantap‧pli‧cant /ˈæplɪkənt/ noun [countable]1a person who applies for a job or a place at a university, or for officialpermission to do somethingThe starting salary of the successful applicant will be fixed according to experience.applicant forapplicants for EU membership2FINANCE a person or organization who asks to buy new shares when they are first made availableA share applicant can withdraw his application at any time before allotment is made.