Background for address

address

/æˈdɹɛs/ /əˈdɹɛs/

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noun

Examples :

"The address on the envelope was 123 Main Street. "

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noun

Examples :

"Before the presentation, the teacher spent time on the address of the topic. "

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verb

To prepare oneself.

Examples :

"Before the presentation, the student addressed herself by practicing her speech several times. "

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To direct speech.

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the class about the upcoming exam. "

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verb

To aim; to direct.

Examples :

"The teacher addressed her comments directly to the student who was disrupting the class. "

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To prepare or make ready.

Examples :

"Before the presentation, the students addressed the stage lights to ensure they were pointed correctly. "

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To prepare oneself; to apply one's skill or energies (to some object); to betake.

Examples :

"To address the problem of late homework submissions, the student decided to plan their study time more effectively. "

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To direct one’s remarks (to someone).

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the class about the upcoming test. "

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To clothe or array; to dress.

Examples :

"The mother addressed her child in a warm, colorful dress for the school play. "

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To direct, as words (to anyone or anything); to make, as a speech, petition, etc. (to any audience).

Examples :

"He addressed some portions of his remarks to his supporters, some to his opponents."

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To direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written; to apply to by words, as by a speech, petition, etc., to speak to.

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the class about the upcoming exam. "

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To direct in writing, as a letter; to superscribe, or to direct and transmit.

Examples :

"He addressed a letter."

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To make suit to as a lover; to court; to woo.

Examples :

"He addressed the popular girl at school, hoping to win her affection. "

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verb

To consign or entrust to the care of another, as agent or factor.

Examples :

"The ship was addressed to a merchant in Baltimore."

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To address oneself to; to prepare oneself for; to apply oneself to; to direct one's speech or discourse to.

Examples :

"Before the big presentation, the student addressed the complex topic of sustainable energy. "

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To direct attention towards a problem or obstacle, in an attempt to resolve it.

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the class's confusion about the new math formula. "

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To refer to a location in computer memory.

Examples :

"The program needs to address the variable storing the student's grade. "

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To get ready to hit (the ball on the tee).

Examples :

"Before hitting the golf ball, the golfer carefully addressed the tee. "

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