shortlist

🇺🇸 /ˈʃɔːrtlɪst/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʃɔːtlɪst/
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noun
R

A list of a few people or things that are chosen as the best from a larger group.

The shortlist for the award includes three talented artists.

verb
R

To choose a few people or things as the best from a larger group.

The company shortlisted five candidates for the position.

translation

n. A list of a few people or things that are chosen as the best from a larger group.
v. To choose a few people or things as the best from a larger group.

Word Forms

3rd Present shortlists
Past shortlisted
Perfect shortlisted
Progressive shortlisting
Plural short lists