B2
short-list vs shortlist
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| short-listverb/ˈʃɔːrt.lɪst/ | Meaning to put someone or something on a small list of the best choices | Goes with — | Example The company will short-list three candidates and interview them next week. |
| shortlistverb/ˈʃɔːrt.lɪst/ | Meaning to put a person or thing on a list of the best choices, from which the final choice is made | Goes with shortlist candidates | Example We received 200 applications and shortlisted five candidates for interviews. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The manager six candidates.