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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Shortlist

Definition

A list of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group because they are the most suitable or promising for a particular purpose or job.

Example Sentences

1The committee will review all the applications and create a shortlist of the top candidates for the position.
2Is your name on the shortlist for the scholarship?
3The company received over 500 resumes, but only 20 made it to the shortlist for the interview round.
4If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted for a follow-up interview next week.
5The judges will review the entries and announce the shortlist of finalists for the award ceremony next month.

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