Meaning of 'address'

noun

social skill

Synonyms: savoir-faire

noun

the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

noun

(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

Synonyms: reference

noun

written directions for finding some location

Synonyms: destination name and address

noun

a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

noun

the manner of speaking to another individual

Example: "They failed to address the captain appropriately."

noun

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

Example: "We listened to an address on minor Roman poets."

Synonyms: speech

noun

the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

verb

to adjust and aim at in preparation of hitting, especially a golf ball

Example: "The golfer addressed the ball before putting."

verb

to speak to or at

Example: "They addressed the crowd outside the window."

Synonyms: turn to

verb

to give a speech to

Example: "The chairman addressed the board of trustees."

verb

to speak to someone

Example: "Their speech addresses people aged 18-25."

Synonyms: accost come up to

verb

to put an address on something, such as an envelope

Example: "I addressed the letter to my cousin."

Synonyms: direct

verb

to act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

Example: "We wanted to take the time to address the issues everyone is concerned about."

Synonyms: cover

verb

to direct a question at someone

Example: "They addressed me with purpose and intent."

verb

to apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

Example: "I'm hoping to address your concerns in this document I'm writing."

verb

to access or locate by address

Example: "I addressed my friend."

verb

to greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

Example: "They always address me as 'Doctor'."

Synonyms: call