directory

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adjective

di·rec·to·ry də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce directory (audio)

dī-

: serving to direct

specifically : providing advisory but not compulsory guidance

noun

plural directories

: a book or collection of directions, rules, or ordinances

: an alphabetical or classified list (as of names and addresses)

: a body of directors

: folder sense 3b

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Noun

The lawyer had requested the case records and Reynal emailed him a directory of files.

Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2022 The organization prefers to process adoption applications day of, according to Bissell's directory of participating shelters.

Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2022 The 1928 city directory actually showed that at least two of the units had been rented.

Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 Jewett's current teaching status remains unclear, as his name was no longer listed in the staff directory as of 2021.

Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Such stories are indicative of the Facebook group’s ambivalent impact, says Erik Agard, the crossword editor of USA Today and one of the directory’s co-founders.

Matt Hartman, The New Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 Members can customize their own experience by changing intro frequency, requesting to meet other members in the directory, or linking their Google Calendar, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Frederick Daso, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Simply restarting an infected device will remove the initial ZuoRAT exploit, consisting of files stored in a temporary directory.

Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 28 June 2022 John Leoni, 53, a pilot for FedEx in Memphis, recommends viewing the airport directory to devise a plan.

Sharon Waters, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 See More

单词	directories
释义	directory 1 of 2 adjective di·rec·to·ry də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē dī- : serving to direct specifically : providing advisory but not compulsory guidance directory 2 of 2 noun plural directories 1 a : a book or collection of directions, rules, or ordinances b : an alphabetical or classified list (as of names and addresses) 2 : a body of directors 3 : folder sense 3b Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun The lawyer had requested the case records and Reynal emailed him a directory of files. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2022 The organization prefers to process adoption applications day of, according to Bissell's directory of participating shelters. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2022 The 1928 city directory actually showed that at least two of the units had been rented. Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 Jewett's current teaching status remains unclear, as his name was no longer listed in the staff directory as of 2021. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Such stories are indicative of the Facebook group’s ambivalent impact, says Erik Agard, the crossword editor of USA Today and one of the directory’s co-founders. Matt Hartman, The New Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 Members can customize their own experience by changing intro frequency, requesting to meet other members in the directory, or linking their Google Calendar, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Frederick Daso, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Simply restarting an infected device will remove the initial ZuoRAT exploit, consisting of files stored in a temporary directory. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 28 June 2022 John Leoni, 53, a pilot for FedEx in Memphis, recommends viewing the airport directory to devise a plan. Sharon Waters, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English directorie guide, from Medieval Latin directorium, from neuter of Late Latin directorius directorial, from Latin dirigere First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Noun 1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing directory directory assistance sub-directory go ex-directory phone directory directory enquiries ex-directory telephone directory directory assistance sub-directory go ex-directory phone directory directory enquiries ex-directory telephone directory See More Kids Definition directory noun di·rec·to·ry də-ˈrek-tə-rē dī- plural directories : a book containing an alphabetical list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers directories noun plural of directory as in codes a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance codes statutes rules bylaws ordinances ground rules regulations laws constitutions directions instructions directives commands regs acts decrees values decalogues commandments prohibitions orders edicts precepts maxims principles axioms restrictions practices fundamentals proscriptions guidelines guides charges morals standards traditions behests dictates customs conventions formulas blueprints fiats bans habits interdictions manners mores ways practises formulae canons
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directory

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noun

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Phrases Containing directory

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