Pronunciation: /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/
verb to speak to or write to someone; to deal with a problem or difficult situation
A1 She is addressing the envelope to her friend.
A2 The teacher is addressing the students' questions in class.
B1 The company is addressing customer complaints in a timely manner.
B2 The government is addressing the issue of homelessness with new policies.
C1 The CEO is addressing the shareholders' concerns during the annual meeting.
C2 The United Nations is addressing global climate change through international agreements.
adjective referring to the act of speaking to or writing to someone
A1 The teacher is addressing the students' concerns.
A2 She is addressing the envelope to send a letter.
B1 The company is addressing customer complaints in a timely manner.
B2 The government is addressing the issue of climate change with new policies.
C1 The CEO is addressing the shareholders at the annual meeting.
C2 The United Nations is addressing global conflicts through diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts.
formal The company is currently addressing the issue of workplace diversity through targeted training programs.
informal We need to start addressing the mess in the garage before it gets out of hand.
slang I'm tired of addressing his drama, I just want to focus on my own life.
figurative The author's novel does a great job of addressing the complexities of human emotion.
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