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Candidate

/ˈkæn·dɪ·deɪt/noun
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A candidate is an individual who is applying for a job, running for office, or being considered for a position, often involving competition or evaluation. In modern contexts, the term extends to non-human entities like software versions or potential solutions in fields such as data science, emphasizing the idea of selection and potential.

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