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ex-directory Definition

ex-directory (eks′də rek′tə rē)

adjective

  1. designating a telephone number not listed in the telephone directory
  2. designating a person with such a number

ex-directory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • list: This talk is included in these lists: Clare Politics Latimer Room, Clare College Note that ex-directory lists are not shown.
  • number: There are many ways to phone an ex-directory number without committing an illegal act.

Used with adjective complement

go: In Hull, however, Kingston Communications charges £ 5 per annum to go ex-directory.

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