address

Meanings

• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
• the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
• the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
  • "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"
• the manner of speaking to another individual
  • "he failed in his manner of address to the captain"
• a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
• written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
• the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
• social skill
• speak to
  • "He addressed the crowd outside the window"
• give a speech to
  • "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"
• put an address on (an envelope)
• direct a question at someone
• address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
  • "He always addresses me with `Sir'"
• access or locate by address
• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
• speak to someone
• adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

Synonyms

accost, call, come up to, computer address, cover, deal, destination, direct, handle, name and address, plow, reference, savoir-faire, speak, speech, treat, turn to