English noun: shortlist | |||
1. | shortlist (communication) a list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen | ||
Synonyms | short list | ||
Broader (hypernym) | list, listing | ||
English verb: shortlist | |||
1. | shortlist (cognition) put someone or something on a short list | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | grade, order, place, range, rank, rate | ||