Meaning & use
Addressal
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The act of addressing or dealing with a problem, issue, or concern.
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The committee called for the prompt addressal of employee complaints.
Officials promised swift addressal of the flooding issues reported by residents.
A note on using this word
Most common in Indian English administrative and bureaucratic writing; many international style guides recommend 'addressing' or 'resolution' instead.
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