candidating

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noun

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

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Meanings

nouncandidating (uncountable)
  1. UScolloquialuncountableThe taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of candidate

Origin

From candidate + -ing.

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APA

candidating. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/candidating

MLA

“candidating.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/candidating. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “candidating,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/candidating.

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