This is the 12359th most frequent Russian word.
кандидатом
"Кандидатом" means "candidate" in English.
The word 'кандидатом' here is used to describe one's role or title within a professional or competitive context.
Он работает кандидатом в проекте по разработке софта.
He is working as a candidate in the software development project.
In this sentence, 'кандидатом' refers to a person who is chosen for potential involvement in an event.
Ее выбрали кандидатом на участие в конкурсе.
She was selected as a candidate to participate in the competition.
Here, 'кандидатом' indicates a person being considered or running for a position or an honor.