Meaning & Definition of Address in English

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

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"

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

7. The stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

8. Social skill

1. Speak to

• "He addressed the crowd outside the window"

2. Give a speech to

• "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"

3. Put an address on (an envelope)

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"

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"

9. Speak to someone

10. Adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting