1. a list of candidates or items that have been selected from a larger group for final consideration

1. to put someone or something on a shortlist for final consideration

Examples

• The company created a shortlist of five candidates for the position.
• Her novel was on the shortlist for the literary prize.
• We need to shortlist the best applicants by Friday.
• The committee will shortlist three proposals for further review.
• Being shortlisted for the award was a great honor.
• They shortlisted him for the scholarship based on his grades.
• The shortlist included candidates from various backgrounds.