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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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
The Nebraska Crossing shopping mall also lists the Starlink store in its directory.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Printemps’ inclusion of creators in its directory illustrates how selection becomes part of the identity system.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
Check the store directory for hours and services for specific locations.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Policies include access to a landlord hub with downloadable forms from leases to eviction notices and directories for lenders, property managers and more.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
The Nebraska Crossing shopping mall also lists the Starlink store in its directory.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Printemps’ inclusion of creators in its directory illustrates how selection becomes part of the identity system.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2025
Check the store directory for hours and services for specific locations.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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