candidate list
Applicants under consideration
A candidate list is a roster of people being considered for selection—job applicants, political nominees, or contenders for any position.
In technical contexts, particularly EU regulations, it refers specifically to substances identified for potential restriction: The chemical was added to the candidate list for authorization.
The term implies a preliminary stage before final decisions are made.
- ballotVoting document
- rosterList of members
- slateFissile metamorphic rock
- nomineesThose proposed for selection
- shortlistCulled selection for review
front runner · dark horse · hopefuls · contenders · running mate · ticket · runoff · election · primary · swing vote · polling · voting · ranked · vetting · background check · screening · job interview · hiring process
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