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
also short list
Chiefly Brit. to place on a shortlist: often in the pp.
Jaylah and Charles were put on the shortlist after trying out for the lead roles in the high school play.
- The definition of a shortlist is a list of people or things for a final choice.
An example of a shortlist is the final list of people eligible to run for student body president.
- Shortlist is defined as to place someone or something on the final list from which a selection will be made.
An example of shortlist is to put a film on the final list for a movie award.
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noun
A list of preferable items or candidates that have been selected for final consideration, as in making an award or filling a position.
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Verb
(third-person singular simple present shortlists, present participle shortlisting, simple past and past participle shortlisted)
- To place something on a short list
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Sentence Examples
- The Borders Weekly Shortlist offers something new each week, while the My Borders Monthly is customizable according to your interests.
- Although he was on the shortlist of many, the announcement was surprising none the less.
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WORDS NEAR shortlist IN THE DICTIONARY
- shortlist
- shortlisted
- shortlistee
- shortlistees