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candidacy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkændɪdəsi/

candidacy means: The state of being considered for a job, position, or elected office.

noun

BEING A CANDIDATEC1

The state of being considered for a job, position, or elected office.

  • She announced her candidacy yesterday.
  • His candidacy for mayor attracted strong support.
  • They questioned her candidacy for the senior position.

How to use it: candidacy for something (She confirmed her candidacy for president.)

Common phrases: announce candidacy, candidacy for something, presidential candidacy

Questions about candidacy

What does candidacy mean?

The state of being considered for a job, position, or elected office.

What is candidacy in other languages?

Türkçe: adaylık · Español: candidatura · Français: candidature · Deutsch: Kandidatur · Italiano: candidatura · 日本語: 立候補

How do you pronounce candidacy?

It is pronounced /ˈkændɪdəsi/.

How do you use candidacy in a sentence?

She announced her candidacy yesterday. His candidacy for mayor attracted strong support.

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