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Folder: meaning, definitions and examples

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folder

 

[ หˆfoสŠldษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

storage

A folded collection of papers, typically stored in a filing cabinet.

Synonyms

binder, directory, file

Examples of usage

  • I need to organize the documents in this folder.
  • She keeps all her important papers in a folder on her desk.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

An organizational unit on a computer that stores files and other folders.

Synonyms

directory, subdirectory

Examples of usage

  • You can find the file in the 'Documents' folder on the computer.
  • The folder contains all the images for the project.
Context #3 | Verb

arranging

To arrange documents or files in a folder for organization.

Synonyms

file, organize, store

Examples of usage

  • I need to folder these papers before the meeting.
  • She folders all her emails to keep track of them.

Translations

Translations of the word "folder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคผเฅ‹เคฒเฅเคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ordner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ folder

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ folder

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒซใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dossier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carpeta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท klasรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู„ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prieฤinok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡ไปถๅคน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mapa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mappa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปั‚ะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qovluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carpeta

Etymology

The word 'folder' originated from the Old French word 'fondrer' meaning 'to fold'. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to a folded collection of papers. Over time, with the advancement of technology, the term also came to be used in computing to refer to an organizational unit for storing files. The concept of folder has evolved to become an essential tool for organization and storage in both physical and digital contexts.

See also: bifold, fold, foldable, folding, unfold.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,665 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.