1. speaking to or dealing with a person, group, or issue
Usage: present participle of ‘address’
2. writing the destination information on mail or packages
Usage: present participle of ‘address’

1. the act of speaking to an audience or dealing with a matter
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The principal is addressing the students about the new policy.
• She spent the morning addressing envelopes for the wedding invitations.
• The committee is addressing concerns about safety in the workplace.
• He is addressing the crowd from the podium.
• The addressing of these issues will take time and effort.
• Make sure you’re addressing the package correctly before mailing it.
• The teacher is addressing each student’s individual needs.