address

/ə-ˈdres/

Middle English adressen "to guide, direct, set in order, mark with a destination," borrowed from Anglo-French adrescer, adresser "to make straight, direct, guide," from a- (going back to Latin ad- ad-drescer, dresser "to direct, put right"

verb

  1. to mark directions for delivery on

  2. to consign to the care of another (such as an agent or factor)

  3. to direct the efforts or attention of (oneself)

address a letter

noun

  1. a place where a person or organization may be communicated with

  2. directions for delivery on the outside of an object (such as a letter or package)

  3. the designation of place of delivery placed between the heading and salutation on a business letter

asked for her name, address, and phone number

an envelope with an illegible address

tact address poise savoir faire mean skill and grace in dealing with others. tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate. address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends.

noun

  1. a small book in which one writes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of people one knows

  2. a place on a computer or other device for storing email addresses, phone numbers, etc.