subsequent applicants

[/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt ˈæplɪkənts/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
candidatos subsequentes / candidatos posteriores
1. People who apply for a position, admission, or opportunity after an initial or primary group of applicants
The subsequent applicants were evaluated using the same criteria as the first group.
Os candidatos subsequentes foram avaliados usando os mesmos critérios do primeiro grupo.
2. Individuals who submit applications in a later phase or round of a selection process
Subsequent applicants for the scholarship program faced increased competition.
Os candidatos posteriores do programa de bolsas enfrentaram maior competição.
This term is commonly used in both Brazilian and American educational and corporate recruitment contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in official documents for university admissions (ENEM) and job postings. In the USA, it's standard terminology in HR and admissions departments. The phrase reflects formal procedural language and is typical of official communications regarding hiring or admission processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
later applicantsfollowing applicantslater candidatesnext batch of applicants
Antonyms / Antônimos
initial applicantsfirst applicantsearly applicantsprevious applicants

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
candidatos subsequentes / candidatos posteriores
Standard term used in educational and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
candidatos que vêm depois / candidatos de segunda rodada
More colloquial usage in local contexts
São Paulo
candidatos subsequentes / candidatos de fase posterior
Business and institutional terminology preferred
Portugal
candidatos subsequentes / candidatos posteriores
Similar usage but may also use 'candidatos seguintes' in some contexts

Related Words

application processselection criteriaapplicant pooladmission timelinecandidate evaluation

Related Idioms & Phrases

the next wave of applicants
in subsequent rounds
later in the process
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