verb
address
To give attention to a matter in order to deal with it.
The council addresses the shortage of affordable housing.
Etymology
Old French adresser meant to direct or set right. Addressing a problem turns attention and effort toward it, with the purpose of dealing with what needs attention.
More examples
- Her report addressed each objection in turn.
- We have addressed the leak but not the damaged ceiling.
- The team is addressing the most urgent problems first.
Forms
address · addresses · addressed · addressing