Candidating

noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement. US, colloquial, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of candidate form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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campaigneraddictagentalso ranalso-ranapplicant

Etymology

From candidate + -ing.

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