Addressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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addressing

 

[ əˈdrɛsɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

formal

Speaking to someone or dealing with a problem or situation.

Synonyms

dealing with, speaking to, tackling

Examples of usage

  • She was addressing the audience.
  • He addressed the issue directly.
  • The letter was addressed to the President.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The way in which you speak to someone or deal with a problem or situation.

Synonyms

approach, communication, handling

Examples of usage

  • Her addressing of the topic was very professional.
  • Let's discuss the addressing of this issue.
  • The addressing of customer complaints is important for the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "addressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 endereçamento

🇮🇳 पता लिखना

🇩🇪 Adressierung

🇮🇩 mengalamatkan

🇺🇦 адресація

🇵🇱 adresowanie

🇯🇵 宛名書き

🇫🇷 adressage

🇪🇸 direccionamiento

🇹🇷 adresleme

🇰🇷 주소 지정

🇸🇦 عنونة

🇨🇿 adresování

🇸🇰 adresovanie

🇨🇳 寻址

🇸🇮 naslavljanje

🇮🇸 stöðugreining

🇰🇿 мекенжайлау

🇬🇪 მისამართი

🇦🇿 ünvanlama

🇲🇽 direccionamiento

Word origin

The word 'addressing' has its origins in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'adresser', which means 'to make straight, direct, guide, or manage'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the concept of speaking to or dealing with someone or something. The term gained popularity in formal contexts where proper communication and handling of issues are crucial.

See also: address, addressable, addressee, unaddressed.