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address

noun
  1. social skill
    savoir-faire
  2. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
  3. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
    reference
  4. written directions for finding some location
    destinationname and address
  5. a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
  6. the manner of speaking to another individual
    “They failed to address the captain appropriately.”
  7. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
    “We listened to an address on minor Roman poets.”
    speech
  8. the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
verb
  1. to adjust and aim at in preparation of hitting, especially a golf ball
    “The golfer addressed the ball before putting.”
  2. to speak to or at
    “They addressed the crowd outside the window.”
    turn to
  3. to give a speech to
    “The chairman addressed the board of trustees.”
  4. to speak to someone
    “Their speech addresses people aged 18-25.”
    accostcome up to
  5. to put an address on something, such as an envelope
    “I addressed the letter to my cousin.”
    direct
  6. to act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
    “We wanted to take the time to address the issues everyone is concerned about.”
    cover
  7. to direct a question at someone
    “They addressed me with purpose and intent.”
  8. to apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
    “I'm hoping to address your concerns in this document I'm writing.”
  9. to access or locate by address
    “I addressed my friend.”
  10. to greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
    “They always address me as 'Doctor'.”
    call