/ ˈʃɔːtlɪst; NAmE ˈʃɔːrt-/ noun , verb
■ noun
[ usually sing. ] a small number of candidates for a job, etc., who have been chosen from all the people who applied :
to draw up a shortlist
a shortlist for a literary prize
She is on my shortlist of great singers.
■ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] shortlist sb/sth (for sth) ( BrE ) to put sb/sth on a shortlist for a job, prize, etc. :
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the end of the week.