address
noun
1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Similar word(s): reference
Definition categories: communication, code
2. the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
Definition categories: location
3. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
- he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
Similar word(s): speech
Definition categories: communication
4. the manner of speaking to another individual
- he failed in his manner of address to the captain
Definition categories: communication, delivery, speech
5. a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
Definition categories: communication
6. written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
Similar word(s): destination
Definition categories: communication, direction, instruction
7. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
Definition categories: attribute, stance
8. social skill
Definition categories: attribute, tact, tactfulness
Sentences with address as a noun:
- a man of pleasing or insinuating address
- the President's address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.
- I went to his address but there was nobody there
- The program will crash if there is no valid data stored at that address.
verb
1. speak to
- He addressed the crowd outside the window
Definition categories: communication, communicate, intercommunicate
2. give a speech to
- The chairman addressed the board of trustees
Similar word(s): speak
Definition categories: communication
3. put an address on (an envelope)
Similar word(s): direct
Definition categories: communication, label
4. direct a question at someone
Definition categories: competition, aim, direct, place, point, target
5. address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
Definition categories: consumption, apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize
6. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
- He always addresses me with `Sir'
Similar word(s): call
Definition categories: social, address
7. access or locate by address
Definition categories: possession, access
8. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Similar word(s): cover, deal, handle, plow, treat
Definition categories: communication, broach, initiate
9. speak to someone
Similar word(s): accost
Definition categories: communication, come
10. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
Definition categories: change, adjust, align, aline
Sentences with address as a verb:
- He addressed some portions of his remarks to his supporters, some to his opponents.
- He addressed a letter.
- The ship was addressed to a merchant in Baltimore.