directory

adjective

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di·rec·to·ry | \ də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē

, dī- \

Definition of directory

(Entry 1 of 2)

: serving to direct specifically : providing advisory but not compulsory guidance

directory

noun

plural directories

Definition of directory (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : 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

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun John Pleasants continued to appear in the annual city directory as the occupant of 1102 Norfolk Ave. — Jeff Sturgeon, baltimoresun.com, 14 Feb. 2022 Wheel It Forward plans to launch the first nationwide directory of about 700 medical equipment reuse programs. — NBC News, 10 Apr. 2022 At Mackenzie’s request, Penn had not listed her contact information in its online directory. — Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022 Fielding has compiled a directory of all the community activities happening in the town, which is very long. — Sarah O'connor, Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2022 Full festival information, including a directory of artists, maps and other policies, can be found at www.fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com. — al, 17 Mar. 2022 Latinx Therapy has a national directory of therapists, 98% of whom are Spanish speakers. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2021 Pankratz wasn't listed in the phone directory for his employer, Applebee's franchise owner Apple Central, when CBS MoneyWatch attempted to reach him on Friday morning. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2022 He is listed in the school directory as a program assistant. — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2022 See More

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