Word
directory
Meanings
A list of people or organizations with their contact details, often arranged alphabetically.
A folder on a computer that contains files and possibly other folders.
A list or catalog of items or resources, especially on a website or within an organization, used to find information.
Definition
A directory is a list or organized collection of names, information, or files that helps you find what you need.
A directory is an organized list that makes it easier to locate people, places, or information. In everyday life, it can be a book or webpage with contact details. In computing, it is a folder that contains files and other folders in a structured way.
Examples
- I found the supplier in an online directory after comparing several categories.
- She keeps a printed directory of emergency contacts on the kitchen shelf for quick access.
- They reorganized the project directory so new team members could navigate the files without guessing.
- You can browse the campus directory to locate staff offices and department phone numbers.
- He accidentally saved the report in the wrong directory and had to search through several folders.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse directory with direct or direction, but directory is a noun meaning a list or a computer folder.
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