address meaning and definition

ADDRESS noun

Definition of address (noun)

1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: 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
   • synonyms: destination, name and address
7. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
8. social skill
   • synonyms: savoir-faire

ADDRESS verb

Definition of address (verb)

1. speak to
   • "He addressed the crowd outside the window"
   • synonyms: turn to
2. give a speech to
   • "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"
   • synonyms: speak
3. put an address on (an envelope)
   • synonyms: direct
4. direct a question at someone
5. address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
6. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
   • "He always addresses me with `Sir'"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him by first name"
   • synonyms: call
7. access or locate by address
8. 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"
   • synonyms: cover, deal, handle, plow, treat
9. speak to someone
   • synonyms: accost, come up to
10. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting