address

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address
əˈdrɛs Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
    E.g. they exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch
  • a formal speech delivered to an audience.
    E.g. an address to the European Parliament
  • skill, dexterity, or readiness.
    E.g. he rescued me with the most consummate address
verb
  • write the name and address of the intended recipient on (an envelope, letter, or parcel).
    E.g. I addressed my letter to him personally
  • speak to (a person or an assembly).
    E.g. she addressed the open-air meeting
  • think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem).
    E.g. a fundamental problem has still to be addressed
  • take up one's stance and prepare to hit (the ball).
    E.g. ensure that your weight is evenly spread when you address the ball

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