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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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, which could cause files to be written outside the intended directory.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
In 2009 and 2010, directories list Gabrielli at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in East San Jose, which has operated a school since the 1960s.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Organizations and people who are Channel administrators will now be able to spend money to boost the visibility of their respective Channels when a person searches for them via a directory, similar to ads on Apple’s and Google’s app stores.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 16 June 2025
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Noun
The Corner Lake Middle School directory shows Jacas taught math at the Orlando school, where she was hired nearly five years ago, according to Orange County Public Schools.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, which could cause files to be written outside the intended directory.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
In 2009 and 2010, directories list Gabrielli at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in East San Jose, which has operated a school since the 1960s.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Organizations and people who are Channel administrators will now be able to spend money to boost the visibility of their respective Channels when a person searches for them via a directory, similar to ads on Apple’s and Google’s app stores.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 16 June 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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