short list

¹

Or shortlist

noun

1. a list of those people or items preferred or most likely to be chosen, as winnowed from a longer list of possibilities.

short-list

²

[shawrt-list]

verb (used with object)

1. to put on a short list.

short list

noun

1. a list of suitable applicants for a job, post, etc, from which the successful candidate will be selected

verb

1. to put (someone) on a short list

Word History and Origins

Origin of short list¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Others on the short list include the Dodgers’ Shawn Green in 2002, who in a 16-3 win over the Brewers also doubled and singled to set a record with 19 total bases.

From Los Angeles Times

There is temptation to place every debut, along with every conductor invited back to the Bowl, as a potential candidate for the long list, short list or whatever list to be the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a short list of "very important things" that only the United States currently provides, according to historian Timothy Garton Ash.

From BBC

Here’s your short list of can’t-miss exhibitions, talks, parties and other places to go.

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s your short list of can’t-miss exhibitions, talks, parties and other places to go.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• waiting list