2 definitions found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: address n 1: (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored [syn: {computer address}] 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: {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: {destination}, {name and address}] 7: the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball 8: social skill [syn: {savoir-faire}] v 1: speak to; "He addressed the crowd outside the window" [syn: {turn to}] 2: give a speech to; "The chairman addressed the board of trustees" [syn: {speak}] 3: put an address on (an envelope, for example) [syn: {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: {call}] 7: access or locate by address 8: deal with 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}] 9: speak to someone [syn: {accost}, {come up to}] 10: adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation fo hitting [also: {addrest}] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: addrest See {address}
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