directory
di|rec|tory /daɪr'ektəri, dɪr-/ (directories)
1 [N-COUNT] oft N of n, n N
A directory is a book which gives lists of facts, for example people's names, addresses, and telephone numbers, or the names and addresses of business companies, usually arranged in alphabetical order.
...a telephone directory.
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A directory is an area of a computer disk which contains one or more files or other directories. (COMPUTING)
This option lets you create new files or directories.
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On the World Wide Web, a directory is a list of the subjects that you can find information on. (COMPUTING)
Yahoo is the oldest and best-known Web directory service.di|rec|tory en|quiries
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Directory enquiries is a service which you can telephone to find out someone's telephone number. (BRIT; in AM, use information, directory assistance)
He dialled directory enquiries.tele|phone di|rec|tory (telephone directories)
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A telephone directory is the same as a telephone book.
1 [N-COUNT] oft N of n, n N
A directory is a book which gives lists of facts, for example people's names, addresses, and telephone numbers, or the names and addresses of business companies, usually arranged in alphabetical order.
...a telephone directory.
2 [N-COUNT]
A directory is an area of a computer disk which contains one or more files or other directories. (COMPUTING)
This option lets you create new files or directories.
3 [N-COUNT]
On the World Wide Web, a directory is a list of the subjects that you can find information on. (COMPUTING)
Yahoo is the oldest and best-known Web directory service.di|rec|tory en|quiries
[N-UNCOUNT]
Directory enquiries is a service which you can telephone to find out someone's telephone number. (BRIT; in AM, use information, directory assistance)
He dialled directory enquiries.tele|phone di|rec|tory (telephone directories)
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A telephone directory is the same as a telephone book.