di·rec·to·ry
də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē 
dī-
: serving to direct
specifically
: providing advisory but not compulsory guidance
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
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Max Blau, ProPublica, 2 June 2025
Tallent said the library is working to develop an online directory so the public can more easily discover the artwork featured in each of the branches.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
The network directories are visible to thousands of employees involved in nuclear weapons work at facilities and laboratories throughout the U.S., but the networks themselves can only be accessed on specific terminals in secure rooms designated for the handling of classified information.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
For California lawyers, focus on local and legal-specific backlinks:
• Get listed in reputable directories like Avvo, Justia and Super Lawyers.
—Jc Serrano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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The suit also accused the companies of breaking state and federal laws, including ones that require directories to be kept accurate.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 2 June 2025
Tallent said the library is working to develop an online directory so the public can more easily discover the artwork featured in each of the branches.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
The network directories are visible to thousands of employees involved in nuclear weapons work at facilities and laboratories throughout the U.S., but the networks themselves can only be accessed on specific terminals in secure rooms designated for the handling of classified information.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
For California lawyers, focus on local and legal-specific backlinks:
• Get listed in reputable directories like Avvo, Justia and Super Lawyers.
—Jc Serrano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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