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address
the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
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noun
the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
noun
the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
noun
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
noun
written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
noun
a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
noun
the manner of speaking to another individual
“he failed in his manner of address to the captain”
noun
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
“he listened to an address on minor Roman poets”
noun
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
verb
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
verb
speak to
“He addressed the crowd outside the window”
verb
give a speech to
“The chairman addressed the board of trustees”
verb
speak to someone
verb
put an address on (an envelope)
verb
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
“This book deals with incest”
verb
direct a question at someone
verb
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
verb
access or locate by address
verb
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
“He always addresses me with ‘Sir’”
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he failed in his manner of address to the captain
he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
He addressed the crowd outside the window
The chairman addressed the board of trustees
This book deals with incest
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The new book treats the history of China
He always addresses me with ‘Sir’
Call me Mister
She calls him by first name
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