directory

Pluraldirectories

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A book or list that gives names, addresses, and phone numbers.

   Like a map that helps you find people instead of places.

   She looked up the plumber's number in the phone directory.

   The building has a directory near the entrance listing every office.

   Similarlist, listing, register, index, catalog

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A folder on a computer where files and other folders are kept together.

   Like a drawer that holds papers and smaller boxes inside it.

   Save the photos in a new directory on your desktop.

   He moved the file into the wrong directory by mistake.

   Similarfolder

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A list that shows the names and details of the files saved on a disk or drive.

   Like the table of contents at the front of a book.

   Type a command to see the directory of files on the disk.

   The old computer printed the whole directory before loading anything.

   Similarindex, listing

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A type of government run by a small group of people who share power equally.

   Like a team of captains sharing one ship instead of just one.

   The country was ruled by a directory of five elected leaders.

   After the revolution, a directory replaced the single ruler.

   Similardirectorate

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5. 5
   adjective

   Giving directions or instructions about how to do something.

   Like a sign that points the way and tells you where to go.

   The pamphlet had a directory tone, telling readers exactly what to do.

   Her directory remarks left no room for the team to decide on their own.

   Similarinstructional, directive, instructive

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