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name of applicant
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "name of applicant" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in forms, applications, or any context where you need to request the name of a person applying for something. Example: "Please fill out the following form with your personal information, including the name of applicant."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
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Wiki
Alternative expressions(1)
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1 human-written examples
After that, they send the parts of requested file to members of SC containing the name of applicant Ve.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
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58 human-written examples
Jerry Kang (UCLA law professor) rearticulated these results in terms of racial schemas such that employers use the names of applicants to categorize applicants into racial categories.
News & Media
For each protocol we designed a new search strategy including relevant keywords, such as experimental drug, study name or acronym, studied disease or condition, and names of applicants, which also allowed for variants of keywords and additional search terms.
Science
The only difference between the fictitious applications is the name of the applicant, which signals ethnicity or gender.
Science
When the secretary told Scott the name of the applicant he was delighted by the Jewish name and said: "Show him in, he's got a job".
News & Media
Since many students apply to both Princeton and Yale, Mr. LeMenager took the name of an applicant and signed on to the Yale site to scrutinize the information there.
News & Media
But because of policy changes in 2002 as a result of the Sept. 11 attacks, the F.B.I. must check not only the name of the applicant but also any references to that name in its files, officials said.
News & Media
Employers are only now beginning to consider printing job application forms that do not require a photograph, or on which the name of the applicant can be disguised to avoid race bias.
News & Media
In Louisiana, voting drive canvassers are required by law to submit the applications they collect, even if they are obvious pranks, like two cards in Shreveport that listed George Bush as the name of the applicant and 1600 Pennsylvania Drive as the address.
News & Media
By the time Adelaide Andrews sued TRW in 1996 for failing to take reasonable steps -- like verifying not only the Social Security and license numbers but birth date, address and first name of the applicant -- to make sure it was issuing a report for the right person, more than two years had passed since the faulty report had been issued.
News & Media
Often the name of the applicant can deter some employers from short listing or recruiting".
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When documenting any applicant, first confirm that the name matches an official identification source.
Common error
Avoid mixing up "name of applicant" with other fields such as "emergency contact name" or "reference name". Always clarify the specific information being requested.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "name of applicant" functions as a noun phrase. It's used to specify the information needed, which is the name of the person applying for something. Ludwig confirms this usage through its examples.
Frequent in
News & Media
30%
Science
30%
Wiki
20%
Less common in
Formal & Business
10%
Academia
5%
Reference
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "name of applicant" is a common and grammatically correct way to request an applicant's name. Ludwig confirms its usability in various contexts, from formal applications to news reports. It is often used in the media, scientific documents and wiki pages. Alternatives include "applicant's name" and "full name of applicant". When using this phrase, ensure clarity and sufficient space on forms to avoid confusion. The use of this phrase and it's alternative helps to provide the user a variety of ways to address the applicant's name request.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
applicant's name
Possessive form indicating the name belonging to the applicant.
applicant's full name
Specifies that the complete name is required.
full name of applicant
Reorders the phrase while maintaining the core meaning.
applicant identification
Focuses on the identification aspect rather than just the name.
identity of the applicant
Highlights the applicant's identity.
name of the applying party
Uses "applying party" as a more formal alternative to "applicant".
identification details of applicant
Expands to include a broader range of identification information.
person applying's name
Rephrases using "person applying" instead of applicant.
details about applicant's identification
Generic alternative focusing on applicant identity.
the applying individual's name
Uses "individual" to describe the person.
FAQs
How to properly request "name of applicant" on a form?
Clearly label the field as "Name of Applicant" and provide sufficient space for a full name. Consider adding a note specifying "First Name, Last Name" if needed.
What is a formal alternative to "name of applicant"?
A more formal alternative is "full "name of the applicant"" or "applicant's full legal name".
Is it better to ask for "applicant's name" or "name of applicant"?
Both are acceptable. "Applicant's name" is possessive, while "name of applicant" is a descriptive phrase. The choice depends on the context and desired style.
What other information should I collect when asking for the "name of applicant"?
Depending on the context, you might also need to collect date of birth, address, and contact information to properly identify the "applying individual".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested