Candidate solution

Candidate solutions are possible answers to a problem. Think of it like a game or competition - when lots of people get together to compete in something, each person is a 'candidate' for winning the competition. In a problem-solving context, candidate solutions are potential answers to a problem that someone might come up with. It's like having a bunch of friends help you come up with possible solutions to a tricky problem. They all offer ideas that could work, and you can pick the one that you think is best.