address

/ˈædɹˌɛs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

speak to
“He addressed the crowd outside the window”
give a speech to
“The chairman addressed the board of trustees”
put an address on (an envelope)
direct a question at someone
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
“He always addresses me with `Sir'”
access or locate by address
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
“This book deals with incest”
speak to someone
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

noun

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

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