write-in vs candidate
candidate vs write-inwrite-in and candidate both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| write-in | Yes | No | No | No |
| candidate | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
candidate is a hypernym of
write-in; that is, candidate is a
word with a broader meaning than write-in:
- write-in: a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters
- candidate: a politician who is running for public office
Other hypernyms of write-in include
campaigner, nominee.
| write-in (noun) | candidate (noun) |
|---|---|
| a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot | someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) |
| a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters | a politician who is running for public office |
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