Definition of Address

Noun: address u'dres or 'a,dres

The place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
(computing) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
- computer address, reference
The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
"he listened to an address on minor Roman poets";
- speech
The manner of speaking to another individual
"he failed in his manner of address to the captain"
A sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
Written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
- destination, name and address
(golf) the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
Social skill
- savoir-faire, savoir faire

Verb: address u'dres or 'a,dres

Speak to
"He addressed the crowd outside the window";
- turn to
Give a speech to
"The chairman addressed the board of trustees";
- speak
Put an address on (an envelope)
- direct
Direct a question at someone
Give attention to something; direct efforts towards something, such as how to solve a problem
"We need to address this issue first"
Greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
"He always addresses me with 'Sir'";
- call
(computing) access or locate by address
Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
"The course addressed all of Western Civilization";
- cover, treat, handle, plow [N. Amer], deal, plough [Brit, Cdn]
Speak to someone
- accost, come up to, nobble [Brit], buttonhole
(golf) adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting