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Shortlist (Noun)

Meaning

A list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • After reviewing all the resumes, the hiring manager narrowed down the candidates to create a shortlist of three potential employees.
  • The company received over 100 applications, but after the initial screening, only five candidates made it to the shortlist for the final interview.
  • To create the shortlist, the admissions committee evaluated each applicant based on their academic performance, test scores, and extracurricular activities.
  • It took the judges several days to review all the submissions, but eventually, they were able to compile a shortlist of the top five contestants who would move on to the next round.
  • From the initial pool of applicants, the search committee produced a shortlist of two finalists who would be invited for a campus interview.

Synonyms

  • Short List

Hypernyms

  • List
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