Definition of directory
: serving to direct;
specifically
: providing advisory but not compulsory guidance
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First Known Use of directory
15th century
Definition of directory
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
: folder 3b
Recent Examples of directory from the Web
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Although he is still listed as a student in the UA student directory, Star reporter Michael Lev previously reported that Plant could face academic hurdles.
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Warren, who grew up in Oklahoma, land that was once Indian Territory, reportedly listed herself in a directory as a minority professor for nine years (from 1986 to 1995) before eventually landing a job at Harvard.
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On the site, go to the directory and check out who is hiring and what jobs are available.
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Their phone number was listed in the public directory.
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News of the church directory got the attention of attorney Charles LiMandri, who represented the city of San Diego in the a lawsuit over the Mt. Soledad cross.
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David Turpin is listed in a state Department of Education directory as the principal of Sandcastle Day School, a private K-12 school that has the same address as the couple's home.
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The American Board of Preventive Medicine has a directory of doctors in the United States who are board-certified in addiction medicine.
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Vaping scholarships have ended up on financial-aid directories compiled by Harvard, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Pittsburgh and others, including institutions that have taken a stance against e-cigarettes.
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Origin and Etymology of directory
Middle English directorie guide, from Medieval Latin directorium, from neuter of Late Latin directorius directorial, from Latin dirigere
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DIRECTORY Defined for English Language Learners
directory
Definition of directory for English Language Learners
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: a book that contains an alphabetical list of names of people, businesses, etc.
DIRECTORY Defined for Kids
Definition of directory for Students
plural directories
: a book containing an alphabetical list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers
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