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addressing

Pronunciation: [əˈdrɛsɪŋ]

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Learn how to use addressing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to speak to someone or to write to someone, usually to share information or give instructions. When you address someone, you are directing your words toward them, like when a teacher talks to students.

Example

The teacher is addressing the class about their homework.

Example

She is not addressing the issue, which is making it worse.

Example

Are you addressing everyone in the meeting today?

Context: “problem-solving”

(verb) to focus on and try to fix a problem or situation. When you address a problem, you are taking steps to understand it and work toward a solution, like when a team works on fixing a mistake.

Example

The manager is addressing the team's concerns about the project.

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He ignored the problems instead of addressing them head-on.

Example

How are we addressing the issues that were raised in the last meeting?

Context: “location”

(noun) the details of where someone lives or where a place is located. An address typically includes the street name, number, city, and sometimes the postal code, like when you tell someone where to send a letter.

Example

Please write your home address on the form.

Example

Without an address, we can't send you the package.

Example

What is the address of your new school?

How to pronounce addressing

Pronunciation: [əˈdrɛsɪŋ]

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