12. An automated directory assistance system as defined in claim 10, comprising a selecting unit for selecting N candidates from the list, where N is less than the total number of candidates in the list.
12. An automated directory assistance system as defined in claim 10, comprising a selecting unit for selecting N candidates from the list, where N is less than the total number of candidates in the list. 14. An automated directory assistance system as defined in claim 12, wherein N is in the range of 6 to 24.