Meaning Of The Word Shortlist

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Shortlist Meaning

Shortlist Definition
Shortlist Definition

What's The Definition Of Shortlist?

shortlist
If someone or something is shortlisted for a job or a prize, they are put on a shortlist.
countable noun: If someone is on a shortlist, for example for a job or a prize, they are one of a small group of people who have been chosen from a larger group. The successful person is then chosen from the small group.

shortlist in American English
a list of those candidates for a position, award, etc. not eliminated in the preliminary selection process, from which the final choice will be made

shortlist in British English
to put (someone) on a shortlist
noun: a list of suitable applicants for a job, post, etc, from which the successful candidate will be selected

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