Of or pertaining to the genus Candida of yeasts.

(US, colloquial) The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.

present participle of candidate

simple past tense and past participle of candidate

(software engineering) A version of a program that is nearly ready for release but may still have a few bugs; the status between beta version and release version.

An election candidate with little chance of winning, who is added to the ballot for publicity and to increase the number standing.

plural of paper candidate

plural of private candidate

(Britain) One who enters an examination without being enrolled as a student at the educational establishment where it is given.

(US) One who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice