Meaning
- 1.
candidate; candidacy — An act of qualifying oneself to run in an election for a certain position or status; or such a person.
- 2.
nomination; candidacy — A state of being likely or qualified to rise to a certain position in an awards ceremony, sports game, etc.
- 3.
substitute; reserve — A state of being qualified to replace another when there is a vacant position; or such a person.