Definitions
- Referring to a person or company who submits a bid or proposal for a project or contract. - Talking about the party who offers a price quote for goods or services. - Describing the individual or organization that is competing for a business opportunity.
- Referring to a person who applies for a job or position. - Talking about someone who submits an application for a program, scholarship, or grant. - Describing the individual who requests permission or approval for something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to individuals or organizations seeking something.
- 2Both involve submitting a request or proposal.
- 3Both are used in business or professional contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Tenderer is used specifically in the context of bidding for a project or contract, while applicant can refer to various types of requests or applications.
- 2Type of opportunity: Tenderer is used for business opportunities, while applicant can be used for job positions, programs, scholarships, grants, and other types of requests.
- 3Formality: Tenderer is more formal and typically used in professional or legal contexts, while applicant can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 4Competition: Tenderer implies competition among multiple parties, while applicant may or may not involve competition.
- 5Connotation: Tenderer may imply a focus on pricing or cost, while applicant may imply a focus on qualifications or eligibility.
Remember this!
Tenderer and applicant are similar in that they both refer to individuals or organizations seeking something by submitting a request or proposal. However, tenderer is used specifically in the context of bidding for a project or contract, while applicant can refer to various types of requests or applications. Additionally, tenderer is more formal and typically used in professional or legal contexts, while applicant can be used in both formal and informal settings.
