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
Examples of directory in a Sentence
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Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Also included are the original owner’s manual, service book, dealer directory, and a copy of the car’s factory Kardex warranty card.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Report a sick or dead bird by using the directory of wildlife rehabilitators or contacting your local DNR office.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Numerous online directories and websites, including the APA and PsychologyToday, commonly list a therapist’s background and areas of focus such as anxiety, grief, family conflict and couple’s counseling.
—Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
But it is widely considered one of the premier venues around Big Sky, and claims to have the biggest wine list in Montana, a claim that is easy to believe when leafing through the phone-book sized directory.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As for what would be helpful from the city, Martinez said a sign or directories around the downtown area would go a long way, as would fixing the broken streetlights.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024
Three years later, the auditor released a follow-up report, saying that the department had failed to fully implement eight of the 14 recommendations, including making sure directories of available providers are accurate and requiring health plans to address barriers to care.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
Search their health care provider directory to find a clinician who specializes in treating psoriasis.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in London is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the world, curated by editors from all over.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Also included are the original owner’s manual, service book, dealer directory, and a copy of the car’s factory Kardex warranty card.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Report a sick or dead bird by using the directory of wildlife rehabilitators or contacting your local DNR office.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Numerous online directories and websites, including the APA and PsychologyToday, commonly list a therapist’s background and areas of focus such as anxiety, grief, family conflict and couple’s counseling.
—Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
But it is widely considered one of the premier venues around Big Sky, and claims to have the biggest wine list in Montana, a claim that is easy to believe when leafing through the phone-book sized directory.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As for what would be helpful from the city, Martinez said a sign or directories around the downtown area would go a long way, as would fixing the broken streetlights.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024
Three years later, the auditor released a follow-up report, saying that the department had failed to fully implement eight of the 14 recommendations, including making sure directories of available providers are accurate and requiring health plans to address barriers to care.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
Search their health care provider directory to find a clinician who specializes in treating psoriasis.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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