Definition of 'address'

Noun

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

Verb

1. speak to; "He addressed the crowd outside the window"
      Synonyms: turn to
2. give a speech to; "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"
      Synonyms: speak
3. put an address on (an envelope)
      Synonyms: direct
4. direct a question at someone
5. address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
6. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; "He always addresses me with `Sir'"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him by first name"
      Synonyms: call
7. access or locate by address
8. deal with 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"
      Synonyms: cover treat handle plow deal
9. speak to someone
      Synonyms: accost come up to
10. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

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