longlist

Example:The committee decided to longlist candidates from among hundreds of applicants before narrowing down to a shortlist.

Definition:A longer list of candidates who are selected for the next stage of a competition or recruitment process, typically from a longer primary list.

Example:After the initial submission, the longlist stage of the award process began, further narrowing down the strongest contenders.

Definition:The stage in a competition where the selection process eliminates most of the candidates, leaving a smaller group who will be considered for the next stage.

Example:Applicants who are longlisted for the position will proceed to the next round of interviews.

Definition:Designating a person or a submission that has been selected for the longlist stage of a competition.