The Collaborative International Dictionary
Candidating
Candidating \Can"di*da`ting\, n. The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement. [Cant, U. S.]
Wiktionary
candidating
n. (context US colloquial English) The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.