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directory definition

di·rec·tory (də rektə rē; also dī-)

adjective

directing, guiding, or advising

Etymology: LL directorius

noun pl. directories -·ries

  1. a book of directions, as for church service
  2. a book listing the names, addresses, etc. of a specific group of persons a telephone directory
  3. Comput.
    1. a grouping of files that are stored on a disk, diskette, etc.
    2. a listing of such files
  4. a directorate
  5. Directoire

Etymology: ML directorium < LL directorius

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