Shortlistee

Pronunciation: /ʃɔːrtlɪstiː/

Definitions of shortlistee

noun a person who has been included on a shortlist for a particular job, award, or other selection process

Example Sentences

A1 The shortlistee for the job interview was nervous.

A2 The shortlistee had to prepare a presentation for the final round.

B1 The shortlistee was asked to provide references for their previous work.

B2 The shortlistee impressed the panel with their knowledge and experience.

C1 The shortlistee was offered the job after a series of rigorous interviews.

C2 The shortlistee's qualifications and skills set them apart from the other candidates.

Examples of shortlistee in a Sentence

formal The shortlistee for the prestigious award has been announced.

informal Did you hear that Sarah is a shortlistee for the job at the new company?

slang I can't believe I made it as a shortlistee for the scholarship!

figurative She was a shortlistee in the competition for his heart.

Grammatical Forms of shortlistee

• past tense: shortlisted
• plural: shortlistees
• comparative: shortlistee-er
• superlative: most shortlistee
• present tense: shortlistee
• future tense: will shortlistee
• perfect tense: have shortlisted
• continuous tense: is shortlisting
• singular: shortlistee
• positive degree: shortlistee
• infinitive: to shortlistee
• gerund: shortlisting
• participle: shortlisted

Origin and Evolution of shortlistee

First Known Use: 1970 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'shortlistee' is a modern term derived from the word 'shortlist' which originated in the early 19th century in British English.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'shortlist' referred to a list of selected candidates for a job or award. The addition of the suffix '-ee' to create 'shortlistee' indicates a person who has been placed on such a list.