Толковый словарь английского языка - candidate

noun Etymology: Latin candidatus, from candidatus clothed in white, from candidus white; from the white toga worn by ~s for office in ancient Rome Date: 1600 1. one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award , one likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for something specified , a student in the process of meeting final requirements for a degree