address (n.)

  1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

    [ Syn: computer address , reference ]

  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

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: destination , name and address ]

  7. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

  8. social skill

    [ Syn: savoir-faire ]

    address (v.)

  1. speak to; He addressed the crowd outside the window

    [ Syn: turn to ]

  2. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

  3. give a speech to; The chairman addressed the board of trustees

    [ Syn: speak ]

  4. put an address on (an envelope)

    [ Syn: direct ]

  5. direct a question at someone

  6. address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

  7. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; He always addresses me with `Sir; Call me Mister; She calls him by first name

    [ Syn: call ]

  8. access or locate by address

  9. act on 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

    [ Syn: cover , treat , handle , plow , deal ]

  10. speak to someone

    [ Syn: accost , come up to ]

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