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1. address - noun

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

Synonym(s): computer_address, reference

Hypernym(s): code, computer_code




2. address - noun

· the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

Hypernym(s): geographic_point, geographical_point




3. address - noun

· the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"

Synonym(s): speech

Hypernym(s): speech_act




4. address - noun

· the manner of speaking to another individual; "he failed in his manner of address to the captain"

Hypernym(s): manner_of_speaking, speech, delivery




5. address - noun

· a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

Hypernym(s): street_sign




6. address - noun

· written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

Synonym(s): destination, name_and_address

Hypernym(s): direction, instruction




7. address - noun

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

Hypernym(s): stance




8. address - noun

· social skill

Synonym(s): savoir-faire

Hypernym(s): tact, tactfulness




9. address - verb

· speak to; "He addressed the crowd outside the window"

Synonym(s): turn_to

Hypernym(s): communicate, intercommunicate




10. address - verb

· give a speech to; "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"

Synonym(s): speak




11. address - verb

· put an address on (an envelope)

Synonym(s): direct

Hypernym(s): label




12. address - verb

· direct a question at someone

Hypernym(s): target, aim, place, direct, point




13. address - verb

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

Hypernym(s): use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ




14. address - verb

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

Synonym(s): call

Hypernym(s): address, turn_to




15. address - verb

· access or locate by address

Hypernym(s): access




16. address - verb

· 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"

Synonym(s): cover, treat, handle, plow, deal

Hypernym(s): broach, initiate




17. address - verb

· speak to someone

Synonym(s): accost, come_up_to

Hypernym(s): come, come_up




18. address - verb

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

Hypernym(s): align, aline, line_up, adjust





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