address
address /əˈdrɛs/
noun
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(
)
(computing) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
(
computer address
, reference
, address
)
(computing) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
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()
The place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
(
address
)
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
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()
The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
(
address
, speech
)
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
He listened to an address on minor Roman poets
he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
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()
The manner of speaking to another individual
(
address
)
the manner of speaking to another individual
He failed in his manner of address to the captain
he failed in his manner of address to the captain
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Social skill
(
address
, savoir-faire
)
social skill
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(golf) the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
(
address
)
(golf) the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
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Written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
(
address
, destination
, name and address
)
written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
Please give me your full address so I can send you the package
Please give me your full address so I can send you the package
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A sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
(
address
)
a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
verb
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()
Speak to
(
turn to
, address
)
speak to
He addressed the crowd outside the window
He addressed the crowd outside the window
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()
Give a speech to
(
address
, speak
)
give a speech to
The chairman addressed the board of trustees
The chairman addressed the board of trustees
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()
Put an address on (an envelope)
(
direct
, address
)
put an address on (an envelope)
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()
Direct a question at someone
(
address
)
direct a question at someone
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()
Address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
(
address
)
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
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Adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
(
address
)
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
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Speak to someone
(
address
, come up to
, accost
)
speak to someone
The child hesitantly came up to the scary-looking clown.
The child hesitantly came up to the scary-looking clown.
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Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
(
address
, plow
[ N. American] , handle
, cover
, deal
, treat
)
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
This book deals with incest
This book deals with incest
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The new book treats the history of China
The new book treats the history of China
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(computing) access or locate by address
(
address
)
(computing) access or locate by address
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Greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
(
address
, call
)
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
He always addresses me with Sir'
He always addresses me with Sir'
Call me Mister
Call me Mister
She calls him by first name
She calls him by first name
