shortlist
gb/ʃˈɔɹtlɪst/ us/ʃˈɔɹtlɪst/
English
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Reduced set of selected candidates
A small group chosen from many people or things for final consideration.
Examples
- She made it onto the shortlist for the job.
- The committee will announce the shortlist next week.
Grammar
Dictionary form
shortlist
IPA
GB/ʃˈɔɹtlɪst/
US/ʃˈɔɹtlɪst/
Syllables & stress
short - l - ist (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (short)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: shortlist
- Plural: shortlists
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