directory
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adjective \də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē, dī-\Definition of DIRECTORY
: serving to direct; specifically : providing advisory but not compulsory guidance
First Known Use of DIRECTORY
15th century
2directory
noun plural directories
Definition of DIRECTORY
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 3b
See Origin of DIRECTORY
Middle English directorie guide, from Medieval Latin directorium, from neuter of Late Latin directorius directorial, from Latin dirigere
First Known Use: 1543
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