shortlist C1 Topic:Describing Qualities Freq #61625 Meanings 1 noun A short list of the best candidates chosen from a larger group, from which a final choice is made. She made the shortlist for the manager's job. 2 verb To put someone or something on a shortlist. Three companies were shortlisted for the contract. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · a short list of the best... short list Word family Forms shortlistedshortlistingshortlists Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # shortlist **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** noun, verb **Frequency rank:** 61625 ## Meanings 1. A short list of the best candidates chosen from a larger group, from which a final choice is made. 2. To put someone or something on a shortlist. ## Examples - She made the shortlist for the manager's job. - Three companies were shortlisted for the contract. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown