English Explanatory Dictionary

short list

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A list of candidates selected from a longer list, and from which one or more successful candidates are in turn selected.
  2. A list of the highest-ranked (most important) items from a longer list.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see short, list.

Word forms

short list short lists shortlist short-list

Synonyms

hotlist

Related words

shortlisted longlist finalist
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