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Definition of readdress

readdress

/ˌriːəˈdrɛs/
re · ad · dress
Past Simple:readdressed
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Past Participle:readdressed
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Present Participle:readdressing
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readdress Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To consider, deal with, or direct one's attention to an issue, problem, or person once again.

Example

"The committee agreed to readdress the budget proposal during next month's meeting."

2

To change the address on a letter, package, or piece of mail so that it can be sent to a different destination.

Example

"The postal clerk had to readdress the package after the recipient moved to a new apartment."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'readdress' (to address a letter or issue again) with 'redress' (to remedy or set right an unfairness or wrong).

• Rhymes for readdress

• Nearby Words

readably
readapt
readd
readdress
reader
readership
readily

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Readdress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/readdress
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