List (Noun)
Meaning 1
A database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The student checked the class list to see who was absent.
- The list of employee benefits was lengthy and impressive.
- The researcher used a list of historical dates to organize her paper.
- The marketing team relied on a list of target demographics to create effective ads.
- The phone company used a list of subscriber numbers to send out reminders.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Black Book
- Stock List
- Shitlist
- Agendum
- Play List
- Roster
- Ticket
- Stack
- Order Of Business
- Shopping List
- Computer Menu
- Record
- Push-down Stack
- Honours List
- Table Of Contents
- Shortlist
- Catalogue
- Flag
- Numbering
Related Words
Meaning 2
The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The damaged ship began to take on water and developed a list to port that threatened to capsize it.
- After the big windstorm, the old shed had a noticeable list to one side.
- The captain ordered the crew to adjust the cargo to correct the ship's list and stabilize it.
- As the ferry hit the wave, it experienced a sudden list that made passengers stumble.
- After the earthquake, inspectors checked the skyscraper for any damage, including a list or tilt.