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address

(/@/'dr/E/s )

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

Synonym:
computer address, reference

source: wordnet30
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with(noun.location)

source: wordnet30
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience(noun.communication)

Example:
He listened to an address on minor Roman poets.

Synonym:
speech

source: wordnet30
the manner of speaking to another individual(noun.communication)

Example:
He failed in his manner of address to the captain.

source: wordnet30
a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location(noun.communication)

Synonym:
destination, name and address

source: wordnet30
the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball(noun.attribute)

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social skill(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
savoir-faire

source: wordnet30
Act of preparing one's self.(noun)

source: webster1913

speak to(verb.communication)

Example:
He addressed the crowd outside the window.

Synonym:
turn to

source: wordnet30
give a speech to(verb.communication)

Example:
The chairman addressed the board of trustees.

Synonym:
speak

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put an address on (an envelope)(verb.communication)

Synonym:
direct

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direct a question at someone(verb.competition)

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address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question(verb.consumption)

source: wordnet30
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name(verb.social)

Example:
He always addresses me with `Sir'.

Synonym:
call

source: wordnet30
access or locate by address(verb.possession)

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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression(verb.communication)

Synonym:
cover, deal, handle, plow, treat

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speak to someone(verb.communication)

Synonym:
accost, come up to

source: wordnet30
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting(verb.change)

source: wordnet30
To aim; to direct.(verb)

source: webster1913
To prepare one's self.(verb)

source: webster1913