n.

1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored;
   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;
   speech
   
   • he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
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;
   destination, name and address
7. the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
8. social skill;
   savoir-faire

v.

1. speak to;
   turn to
   
   • He addressed the crowd outside the window
2. give a speech to;
   speak
   
   • The chairman addressed the board of trustees
3. put an address on (an envelope);
   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;
   call
   
   • He always addresses me with `Sir'
   • Call me Mister
   • She calls him by first name
7. access or locate by address
8. deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;
   cover, treat, handle, plow, deal
   
   • This book deals with incest
   • The course covered all of Western Civilization
   • The new book treats the history of China
9. speak to someone;
   accost, come up to
10. adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting