address

(noun, verb)

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.