short list

See also: shortlist and short-list

English

Alternative forms

shortlist, short-list

Noun

short list (plural short lists)

a list of candidates selected from a longer list, and from which one or more successful candidates are in turn selected.
Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see short,‎ list.

Related terms

Translations

a list of selected candidates from which a final choice is made

Chinese:
Mandarin: 短串列 (duǎn chuànliè)

German: Shortlist f, engere Auswahl f
Russian: шорт-ли́ст (ru) m (šort-líst)

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