Directory Definition
dĭ-rĕktə-rē, dī-
directories
noun
A book listing the names, addresses, etc. of a specific group of persons.
A telephone directory.
Webster's New World
A book of directions, as for church service.
Webster's New World
A grouping of files that are stored on a disk, diskette, etc.
Webster's New World
A group or body of directors.
American Heritage
A listing of such files.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
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adjective
Serving to direct.
American Heritage
Directing, guiding, or advising.
Webster's New World
The definition of directory is having the purpose of guiding.
An example of directory used as an adjective is a directory tool, such as a campus map.
YourDictionary
Containing directions; instructing; directorial.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Directory
Noun
Singular:
directory
Plural:
directoriesOrigin of Directory
From Middle English directorie, from Medieval Latin directorium.
From Wiktionary
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