ADDRESSING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

social skill

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

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

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

written directions for finding some location

Example: written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

the manner of speaking to another individual

Example: he failed in his manner of address to the captain

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

Example: he listened to an address on minor Roman poets

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Noun

the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

Example: This book deals with ; The course covered all of Western Civilization; The new book treats the history of China

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

direct a question at someone

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

access or locate by address

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

Example: He always addresses me with `Sir; Call me Mister; She calls him by first name

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

Meaning 15

Part of speech: Verb

speak to

Example: He addressed the crowd outside the window

Meaning 16

Part of speech: Verb

give a speech to

Example: The chairman addressed the board of trustees

Meaning 17

Part of speech: Verb

speak to someone

Meaning 18

Part of speech: Verb

put an address on (an envelope)