Shortlist

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔɹtˈɫɪst/

Shortlist (noun)

  1. A list of people or things chosen for consideration from a larger group.

Examples

  • The committee reviewed the shortlisted candidates for the final interview.
  • The company created a shortlist of candidates for the job.

Common collocations: final shortlist, candidate shortlist, shortlist candidates, quickly shortlist

Shortlist (verb)

  1. To choose a smaller group from a larger one for further consideration.

Examples

  • The team will shortlist applicants based on their qualifications.
  • We need to shortlist candidates for the job.