Address - Definition

n 1: (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece
of information is stored [syn: address, 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: address, 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: address, 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:
address, turn to]
2: give a speech to; "The chairman addressed the board of
trustees" [syn: address, speak]
3: put an address on (an envelope) [syn: address, 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" [syn: address, 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"
[syn: cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address]
9: speak to someone [syn: address, accost, come up to]
10: adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting