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candidacy

can·di·date
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt]
    • /noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt/
    • /ˈkæn.dɪ.də.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt]
    • /noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt/

Definitions of candidacy word

  • variable noun candidacy Someone's candidacy is their position of being a candidate in an election. 3
  • noun candidacy the fact or state of being a candidate 3
  • noun candidacy a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.: a candidate for governor. 1
  • noun candidacy a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office, honor, etc. 1
  • noun candidacy a person who is deserving of or seems destined for a certain end or fate: Such a reckless spender is a candidate for the poorhouse. 1
  • noun candidacy a student studying for a degree: Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum requirements. 1

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Origin of candidacy

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, candidate is from the Latin word candidātus clothed in white (adj.), candidate for office (noun, in reference to the white togas worn by those seeking office). See candid, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Candidacy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

candidacy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

candidacy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for candidacy

noun candidacy

  • application — An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
  • nomination — an act or instance of nominating, especially to office: The floor is open for nomination of candidates for the presidency.
  • readiness — the condition of being ready.
  • preparedness — the state of being prepared; readiness.
  • competition — Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.

Top questions with candidacy

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  • when did barack obama announce his candidacy?

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