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11Candidate key — In the relational model, a candidate key of a relvar (relation variable) is a set of attributes of that relvar such that # at all times it holds in the relation assigned to that variable that there are no two distinct tuples with the same values… …
12likely — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} adj. VERBS ▪ appear, be, look, seem, sound ▪ become ▪ make sth ▪ a d …
13candidate — [[t]kæ̱ndɪdeɪt[/t]] ♦♦ candidates 1) N COUNT: oft N for n A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job. The Democratic candidate is still leading in the… …
14candidate — can|di|date W2 [ˈkændıdıt US deıt, dıt] n [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: candidatus, from candidatus dressed in white , from candidus ( CANDID); because someone trying to get elected in ancient Rome wore white clothes] 1.) someone who is… …
15Candidate solution — In optimization (a branch of mathematics), a candidate solution is a member of a set of possible solutions to a given problem. A candidate solution does not have to be a likely or reasonable solution to the problem. The space of all candidate… …
16candidate — noun Etymology: Latin candidatus, from candidatus clothed in white, from candidus white; from the white toga worn by candidates for office in ancient Rome Date: 1600 1. a. one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership …
17Candidate gene — Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular chromosome region suspected of being involved in the disease or its protein product may suggest that it could be the disease gene in… …
18candidate — noun (C) 1 someone who is being considered for a job or is competing to be elected (+ for): They re interviewing three candidates for the post of sales manager. 2 especially BrE someone who is taking an examination 3 a person, group, or idea that …
19candidate — [ kandɪdeɪt, dət] noun 1》 a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election. 2》 Brit. a person taking an examination. 3》 a person or thing suitable for or likely to receive a particular fate, treatment, or position. Derivatives… …
20candidate — n. 1 a person who seeks or is nominated for an office, award, etc. 2 a person or thing likely to gain some distinction or position. 3 a person entered for an examination. Derivatives: candidacy n. candidature n. Brit. Etymology: F candidat or L… …
