"shortlist" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2019 October, “First Trenitalia wins West Coast Partnership”, in Modern Railways, page 11:",
          "text": "First and Trenitalia were initially shortlisted for the East Midlands franchise but withdrew from bidding to focus on the West Coast Partnership, while Trenitalia was shortlisted as a sole entity for the South Eastern franchise but again withdrew from the competition.",
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