Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
long-list
noun
/lɔŋ lɪst/
Definition
A long-list is a comprehensive list of candidates or items that are being considered for selection.
Examples
- The hiring committee compiled a long-list of applicants for the job.
- After reviewing the long-list, they narrowed it down to a few top choices.
- For the award nominations, a long-list was created to highlight various deserving nominees.
Meaning
It refers to an initial list that contains many options, from which a shorter list will be created for final consideration.
Synonyms
- preliminary list
- initial list
- candidate list
- shortlist (contextually opposite)
