noun

addressing

uh-DREH-sihng

noun

The practice of writing a name and address on mail, or the system used to locate information (as in computing).

"The system uses a simple addressing scheme to locate files in memory."

"Correct addressing on the envelope ensures faster delivery."

How to Use Addressing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or method of assigning or writing an address, whether postal or digital.

Common pairings

memory addressing IP addressing

addressings plural

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The system uses a simple _____ scheme to locate files in memory.

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