(medicine, informal) A yeast of the genus Candida, usually specifically Candida albicans

plural of candida

(medicine) Resembling a yeast infection by Candida albicans.

A person who is running in an election. / A person who is applying for a job. / A participant in an examination. / Something or somebody that may be suitable.

(uncommon) To stand as a candidate for an office, especially a religious one.

The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

(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.

plural of candidate

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