address
      n 1: (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of
           information is stored [syn: computer address]
      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; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"
         [syn: speech]
      4: the manner of speaking to another individual; "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 [syn: destination, name and address]
      7: the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a
         golf ball
      8: social skill [syn: savoir-faire]
      v 1: speak to; "He addressed the crowd outside the window" [syn:
           turn to]
      2: give a speech to; "The chairman addressed the board of
         trustees" [syn: speak]
      3: put an address on (an envelope, for example) [syn: direct]
      4: direct a question at someone
      5: address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts
         towards something, such as a question
      6: greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; "He always
         addresses me with `Sir'"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him
         by first name" [syn: call]
      7: access or locate by address
      8: deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;
         "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of
         Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of
         China" [syn: cover, treat, handle, plow, deal]
      9: speak to someone [syn: accost, come up to]
      10: adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation fo hitting
      [also: addrest]


 addrest
      See address