nominee

noun C1

Meaning

A nominee is an individual who has been officially proposed or designated for a particular role, position, or honor, often following a formal selection process, and is typically subject to further evaluation or approval by a governing body or committee.
💡 While "nominee" is often used in political contexts, it can also apply to various fields such as academia and the arts; care should be taken to specify the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example Sentences

The nominee for the award gave a short acceptance speech .
The nominee presented a well - researched proposal during the conference .
The nominee submitted all required documents before the deadline .

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