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address

noun

(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Synonyms: computer address
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"
Synonyms: speech
the manner of speaking to another individual; "he failed in his manner of address to the captain"
a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
Synonyms: destination, name and address
the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
social skill
Synonyms: savoir-faire

verb

speak to; "He addressed the crowd outside the window"
Synonyms: turn to
give a speech to; "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"
Synonyms: speak
put an address on (an envelope, for example)
Synonyms: direct
direct a question at someone
address or apply oneself to something, direct one''s efforts towards something, such as a question
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; "He always addresses me with `Sir''"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him by first name"
Synonyms: call
access or locate by address
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"
Synonyms: cover, deal, handle, plow, treat
speak to someone
Synonyms: accost, come up to
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation fo hitting