Question: The Macquarie Dictionary doesn't have shortlist as one word but has short list as a noun and short-list as a verb. ... An article I mentioned a while ago () said that the use of the hyphen is declining and that people prefer using either one word or two.

How do you spell short list?

A shortlist is a list of people or things which have been chosen from a larger group, for example for a job or a prize.

What does short list mean?

: a limited list of important items or individuals especially : a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize) Other Words from short list Example Sentences Learn More About short list.