directory

directory: directory di‧rec‧to‧ry [daɪˈrektri, d-] noun directories _PLURALFORM [countable]

1. a book or list of names, facts etc, usually arranged in alphabetical order:

• I couldn't find your number in the telephone directory.

• a new business directory

• the Classified Directory of Wisconsin Manufacturers
— see also ex-directory

2. COMPUTING part of a computer's memory where information is stored, containing one or more file S:

• I suggest you create a separate directory to keep these files in.

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directory UK US /dɪˈrekt^əri/ noun [C] (plural directories)

► COMMUNICATIONS, COMMERCE a book that gives a list of names, addresses, or other facts: »Our idea was to create a local directory with information for new residents.
be included/listed in a directory »Many local businesses are listed in the directory.
»""Which MBA?"" is a directory of more than 100 leading business schools in 16 countries.
»a business/trade directory
»an internet/online directory
»a phone directory

► IT an area in a computer's memory where files or programs are stored: »Organize files and directories so all information is grouped.
»create/delete a directory
copy sth into a directory »First, copy the files into a new directory.

→ See also CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY(Cf. ↑classified directory), EX-DIRECTORY(Cf. ↑ex-directory)

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directory — I noun catalogue, guidebook, handbook, index, manual, reference book, reference work II index roll Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Directory — Di*rect o*ry, n.; pl. {Directories}. 1. A collection or body of directions, rules, or ordinances; esp., a book of directions for the conduct of worship; as, the Directory used by the nonconformists instead of the Prayer Book. [1913 Webster] 2. A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
directory — [də rek′tə rē; ] also [ dīrek′tə rē] adj. [LL directorius] directing, guiding, or advising n. pl. directories [ML directorium < LL directorius] 1. a book of directions, as for church service 2. a book listing the names, addresses, etc. of a… … English World dictionary
Directory — Di*rect o*ry, a. [L. directorius.] Containing directions; enjoining; instructing; directorial. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Directory — Directory, in der englischen Kirche die auf Veranlassung des Parlaments 1644 von einem Verein von Theologen abgefaßte Verordnung für den Gottesdienst. Die Verwerfung dieses D. durch Karl I. trug wesentlich zu dessen Sturz bei … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Directory — Directory, die von engl. Theologen 1644 auf Anordnung des Parlaments abgefaßte Vorschrift für den Gottesdienst … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
Directory — [engl.], in der Dateiverwaltung so viel wie Verzeichnis. Im Zusammenhang mit der Dateizuordnungstabelle von DOS bedeutet der Begriff Inhaltsverzeichnis … Universal-Lexikon
directory — /di rektəri/, it. /di rɛktori/ s. ingl. (propr. elenco, guida ), usato in ital. al femm. (inform.) [ciascuna partizione della memoria di un elaboratore elettronico, nella quale l utente colloca più documenti e files ] ▶◀ cartella … Enciclopedia Italiana
directory — (n.) 1540s, guide, book of rules, from M.L. directorium, noun use of neut. of L. directorius, from directus (see DIRECT (Cf. direct) (v.)). Meaning alphabetical listing of inhabitants of a region is from 1732; listing of telephone numbers is from … Etymology dictionary
directory — /diˈrɛktori, ingl. dɪˈrɛktərɪ/ [vc. ingl., propr. «libro, elenco di istruzioni»] s. f. inv. (elab., com.) cartella, folder (ingl.) … Sinonimi e Contrari. Terza edizione

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