transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkan-də-ˌdāt, ˈka-nə-, -dət ]
noun
Etymology: Latin candidatus, from candidatus clothed in white, from candidus white; from the white toga worn by candidates for office in ancient Rome
Date: 1600
1.
a. : one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award
a candidate for governor
b. : one likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for something specified
a candidate for surgery
2. : a student in the process of meeting final requirements for a degree