Shortlist (Verb)
Meaning
Put someone or something on a short list.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The company decided to shortlist five candidates for the job interview based on their impressive resumes.
- The award committee will shortlist three films for the final nomination next month.
- After careful consideration, they shortlisted two start-up companies to receive the investment funding.
- The judges then shortlisted the top ten applicants for the prestigious scholarship award.
- The organizers shortlisted eight cities to host the upcoming international sports event.