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repeat applicants

[rɪˈpiːt ˈæplɪkənts]
nounpl: repeat applicants
candidatos reincidentes
1. Individuals who apply for a position, admission, visa, or other opportunity multiple times after previous rejections or unsuccessful attempts
The university noticed an increase in repeat applicants from the previous year.
A universidade notou um aumento de candidatos reincidentes em relação ao ano anterior.
2. People who submit applications again for the same role or program
Many repeat applicants improved their qualifications before reapplying.
Muitos candidatos reincidentes melhoraram suas qualificações antes de se candidatarem novamente.
Synonyms
returning applicantssecond-time applicantsreapplicantscandidates who reapply
Antonyms
first-time applicantsnew applicantsinitial applicants

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatos reincidentes
Most common formal term used in academic and employment contexts
General Brazilian
candidatos que se candidatam novamente
More descriptive, less formal alternative
Portugal
candidatos repetentes
Formal term used in Portuguese institutions and official documents
Portugal
candidatos recorrentes
Alternative formal term emphasizing recurring applications

Related Idioms & Phrases

try again
second time's the charm
reapply for a position
take another shot at something
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