Directory: meaning, definitions and examples

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directory

 

[ หˆdษชrษ›kt(ษ™)ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

file management system

A listing or catalog of the files stored in a computer or other device, usually organized in a hierarchical structure.

Synonyms

catalog, folder, index

Examples of usage

  • I need to check the directory to find the file I'm looking for.
  • The directory helps me navigate through the folders on my computer.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically, with contact information and other details.

Synonyms

listing, register, roster

Examples of usage

  • I found the company's contact information in the business directory.
  • She used the directory to look up potential clients.
Context #3 | Noun

telephone communication

A list of telephone numbers for a specific area, organization, or group of people.

Synonyms

address book, contact list, phone book

Examples of usage

  • I checked the directory to find the phone number of the local restaurant.
  • The telephone directory is a useful resource for finding contact information.

Translations

Translations of the word "directory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diretรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคถเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verzeichnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ direktori

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‚ะฐะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ katalog

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒฌใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉpertoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ directorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dizin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””๋ ‰ํ† ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adresรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adresรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฎๅฝ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imenik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั‚ะฐะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ directorio

Etymology

The word 'directory' originated from the Latin word 'directus', which means 'straight' or 'direct'. The concept of a directory has evolved over time, from physical directories like phone books and business listings to digital directories used in file management systems and online platforms. Directories play a crucial role in organizing information and facilitating easy access to resources.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directly, directness, director, directorial, directors, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,609 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.