Word
addressing
Phoneticsad·dress·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/
UK/ɐdɹˈɛsɪŋ/
Definitions
01dealing with a problem
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. trying to solve or deal with a difficult situation.
v. directing one's attention or efforts toward a specific problem or task. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the issue.
“The government is finally addressing the issue of rising house prices.”
“By addressing the structural weaknesses in the bridge now, the engineers hope to avoid a much more expensive reconstruction project in the future.”
Antonyms
02speaking to a group
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
v. speaking directly to a person or a large group of people.
v. delivering a formal speech to an audience or speaking directly to a specific individual.
“She was nervous about addressing the large crowd at the conference.”
“The CEO spent the morning addressing the shareholders, carefully explaining the reasons behind the recent merger.”
Synonyms
03writing a location
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of writing a name and location on an envelope or package.
n. the process of inscribing a destination and recipient on a piece of mail.
“The addressing of the wedding invitations took several hours.”
“Automated sorting machines rely on clear addressing to ensure that letters reach their intended destinations without delay.”
Synonyms
04finding data
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the way a computer finds and uses information stored in its memory.
n. the method or system used to identify and access specific locations within a computer's storage or memory space.
“The system uses 64-bit addressing to handle large amounts of data.”
“The transition to a new addressing scheme allowed the operating system to manage significantly more physical memory than the previous version.”
Real-World Examples
“Addressing concerns over system accuracy, Facewatch said its 99.98% figure is based on live retail testing using a dual-algorithm check and review by human analysts.” “She suggests addressing these biases by monitoring over time how much radiologists agree or disagree with their A.I.” “Three years later, Kellor organized a study addressing the hardships faced by immigrants.” “He’s an unlikely candidate to be addressing us all in a cellar at an arts festival.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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