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: a formal spoken communication delivered 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: social skill [syn: {savoir-faire}]
v 1: speak to; "He addressed the crowd outside the window" [syn:
{speak to}, {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: greet by a prescribed form; "He always addresses me with
"Sir"
5: direct a question at someone
6: address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts
towards something, such as a question
7: deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;
"This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of
Western Civilization" [syn: {cover}, {treat}, {handle}, {work},
{plow}, {deal}]
8: speak to someone [syn: {accost}, {come up to}]