short list
A "short list" is a narrowed-down selection from a larger group, typically used to identify the most suitable candidates or items for a specific purpose.
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Definition
B2Recruitment
(business, formal)A list of candidates chosen from a larger pool for further consideration for a job.
Example
- The hiring manager reviewed the short list of applicants for the final round of interviews.
B2Awards and Competitions
(formal)A list of finalists selected from a larger group for a prize or award.
Example
- The short list for the literary award was announced today.
B1General Use
(informal)A list of the most important or prioritized items from a larger group.
Example
- We need to create a short list of the top features we want in the new software.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "short list":
hit listwanted listfree listshopping listjump listshort formstop listlaundry listlife listadd to the listbucket listshort stuffparty listshort view