longlists

A longlist is a comprehensive list of potential candidates, options, or choices compiled during an initial selection process. It includes all possible options before any narrowing down occurs. For example, in a hiring process, it might list all applicants considered for a role before selecting a smaller group for interviews. Similarly, companies might create longlists of suppliers for a project. The purpose is to ensure no good options are overlooked initially. After reviewing the longlist, decision-makers typically narrow it down to shorter lists or final choices based on specific criteria.