address

Nouns

  • (n) (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored computer address, reference,
  • (n) the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
  • (n) the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
    • he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
    speech,
  • (n) the manner of speaking to another individual
    • he failed in his manner of address to the captain
  • (n) a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
  • (n) written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location name and address, destination,
  • (n) the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
  • (n) social skill savoir-faire,

Verbs

  • (v) speak to
    • He addressed the crowd outside the window
    turn to,
  • (v) give a speech to
    • The chairman addressed the board of trustees
    speak,
  • (v) put an address on (an envelope) direct,
  • (v) direct a question at someone
  • (v) address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
  • (v) greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
    • He always addresses me with "Sir"
    • Call me Mister
    • She calls him by first name
    call,
  • (v) access or locate by address
  • (v) act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
    • This book deals with incest
    • The course covered all of Western Civilization
    • The new book treats the history of China
    deal, plow, handle, treat, cover,
  • (v) speak to someone accost, come up to,
  • (v) adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

Synonyms

computer address reference turn to speak speech direct call name and address destination savoir-faire deal plow handle treat cover accost come up to

Words of close approximity

addressable addressed addressee addressing machine Addressograph