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list (1)

list [ list ]


noun  (plural lists)
Definition:
 
1. ordered series: a series of related words, names, numbers, or other items that are arranged in order, one after the other
a list of people to call

2. comput set of data: an ordered set of data



verb  (past and past participle list·ed, present participle list·ing, 3rd person present singular lists)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb arrange items as ordered series: to arrange a series of related words, names, numbers, or other items one after the other
She listed the things she needed to do.

2. transitive verb put somebody or something in list: to include somebody or something in a series of words, numbers, or other items arranged one after the other
He's listed among the founding members.

3. transitive verb categorize somebody: to place somebody in a category or classification
She lists herself as a club member but never attends meetings.

4. transitive verb stock exchange admit security to exchange: to admit a security for trading on an exchange
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange

5. transitive and intransitive verb commerce set official price: to set an official retail price, e.g. in a catalog or advertisement
lists at $40

6. transitive and intransitive verb military  ( archaic )
Same as  enlist (sense 1)


[Late 16th century. < French liste< Germanic]
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