address

1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored (synset 106367922)
   referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
   is a type of: code, computer code - (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions
   subtypes:

   • argument, parameter - (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
   • uniform resource locator, universal resource locator, url - the address of a web page on the world wide web
   same as: computer address, reference
2. The place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with (synset 108508037)
   is a type of: geographic point, geographical point - a point on the surface of the Earth
   subtypes:

   • mailing address - the address where a person or organization can be communicated with
   • street address - the address where a person or organization can be found
   • abode, residence - any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
   • business address - the address at which a business is located
3. The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience (synset 107253354)
   "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"
   is a type of: speech act - the use of language to perform some act
   subtypes:

   • allocution - (rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts
   • colloquium - an address to an academic meeting or seminar
   • dithyramb - a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing
   • impromptu - an extemporaneous speech or remark
   • inaugural, inaugural address - an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
   • lecture, public lecture, talk - a speech that is open to the public
   • litany - any long and tedious address or recital
   • oratory - addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
   • oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking - delivering an address to a public audience
   • discourse, preaching, sermon - an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
   specific instances: gettysburg address - a three-minute address by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War at the dedication of a national cemetery on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg (November 19, 1863)
   has:

   • body - the central message of a communication
   • introduction - the first section of a communication
   • close, closing, conclusion, end, ending - the last section of a communication
   same as: speech
4. The manner of speaking to another individual (synset 107081631)
   "he failed in his manner of address to the captain"
   is a type of: delivery, manner of speaking, speech - your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
5. A sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described (synset 106807073)
   is a type of: street sign - a sign visible from the street
6. Written directions for finding some location;
   Written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location (synset 106800007)
   is a type of: direction, instruction - a message describing how something is to be done
   subtypes: return address - the address of the sender of a letter or parcel indicating where it should be returned if it cannot be delivered
   has: postal code, postcode, zip, zip code - a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
   is a part of: letter, missive - a written message addressed to a person or organization
   same as: destination, name and address
7. The stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball (synset 105089855)
   referred to in: golf, golf game - a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
   is a type of: stance - standing posture
8. Social skill (synset 104849463)
   is a type of: tact, tactfulness - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
   same as: savoir-faire

1. Speak to (synset 200899077)
   "He addressed the crowd outside the window"
   is a type of: communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings
   subtypes: address, call - greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
   same as: turn to
2. Give a speech to (synset 200991233)
   "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"
   entail: speak, talk - use language
   subtypes:

   • blaze away - speak with fire and passion
   • memorialise, memorialize - address in a memorial
   • keynote - give the keynote address to (an audience)
   • harangue - deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
   same as: speak
3. Put an address on (an envelope) (synset 200992844)
   is a type of: label - assign a label to; designate with a label
   subtypes:

   • misaddress, misdirect - put a wrong address on
   • instrument - address a legal document to
   • re-address - put a new address on (an envelope), as for forwarding
   same as: direct
4. Direct a question at someone (synset 201153447)
   is a type of: aim, direct, place, point, target - intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
5. Address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question (synset 201163215)
   is a type of: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
6. Greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name (synset 202607453)
   "He always addresses me with `Sir'"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him by first name"
   is a type of: address, turn to - speak to
   same as: call
   verb group: be known as, call, know as, name - assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
7. Access or locate by address (synset 202253826)
   referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
   is a type of: access - obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer
8. Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (synset 201035399)
   "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
   is a type of: broach, initiate - bring up a topic for discussion
   subtypes:

   • theologise, theologize - treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character
   • discourse, discuss, talk about - to consider or examine in speech or writing
   same as: cover, deal, handle, plow, treat
   verb group:

   • do by, handle, treat - interact in a certain way
   • comprehend, cover, embrace, encompass - include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
9. Speak to someone (synset 200992687)
   is a type of: come, come up - move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
   subtypes:

   • greet, recognise, recognize - express greetings upon meeting someone
   • approach - make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion
   same as: accost, come up to
10. Adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting (synset 200465600)
    referred to in: golf, golf game - a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
    is a type of: adjust, align, aline, line up - place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

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