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list1

Pronunciation: /lɪst/
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Definition of list

noun

  • 1a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other:consult the list of drugs on page 326 figurativeif you’re buying a new car, put security high on your list of priorities
  • Computing a formal structure analogous to a list, by which items of data can be stored or processed in a definite order.
  • 2 (lists) historical palisades enclosing an area for a tournament.
  • the scene of a contest or combat.
  • 3a selvedge of a piece of fabric.

verb

  • 1 [with object] make a list of:I have listed four reasons below
  • include or enter in a list:local offices are listed in the phone book
  • [no object] (list at/for) be on a list of products at (a specified price):the bottom-of-the-line Mercedes lists for $52,050
  • give (a building, company, etc.) listed status.
  • 2 [no object] archaic enlist for military service: I listed myself for a soldier

Phrases

enter the lists

issue or accept a challenge.

Derivatives

listable

adjective

Origin:

Middle English (in list1 (sense 3 of the noun)): from Old English liste 'border', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lijst and German Leiste. list1 (sense 2 of the noun) is late Middle English, from Old French lisse; list1 (sense 1 of the noun) is late 16th century, from French liste, of Germanic origin

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