address definition

1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
2. the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
3. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
• examples: he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
4. the manner of speaking to another individual
• examples: 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
7. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
8. speak to
• examples: He addressed the crowd outside the window
9. give a speech to
• examples: The chairman addressed the board of trustees
10. put an address on (an envelope)
11. direct a question at someone
12. address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
13. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
• examples: He always addresses me with `Sir'
• examples: Call me Mister
• examples: She calls him by first name
14. access or locate by address
15. speak to someone
16. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting