short list
Pared-down roster
A short list is a small group of finalists selected from a larger pool of candidates or options.
Job searches, awards, and contracts typically move from many applicants to a short list before final selection: She made the short list for the position.
To short-list someone is to include them among the finalists.
- finalistLast-round participant
- front runnersExpected winners beforehand
- contendersThose seeking to win
- in the runningActively being considered
- reviewingExamining something again
preselection · semifinal · narrowing · check · whittle · winnow · name · candidate · screening · selection process · finalizing · final cut · make the cut · pick · nominations · rank · top picks · curating
- limited availabilityonly choice, sold out, out of stock, shortage, deficit
- Judicial Appointmentsjudicial nominee, nomination, nominee, confirmation hearing, confirmation vote
- bloodstockstallion, stud farm, stud fee, stud book, breeding
inclusivity
short listcomprehensive list
Inventory missing nothing
master list · all comers · everyone · open field · open invitation