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successful candidate; successful applicant; person who has passed an exam
大学は正午に合格者の発表を行った。
The university announced the successful candidates at noon.
掲示板で自分の受験番号を合格者リストから探した。
I looked for my examinee number on the successful candidates list on the bulletin board.
人事部長は合格者をねぎらった。
The HR head thanked the successful candidates for their efforts.