folder

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fold·er | \ ˈfōl-dər

Definition of folder

1 : one that folds

2 : a folded printed circular

3a : a folded cover or large envelope for holding or filing loose papers

b : an organizational element of a computer operating system used to group files or other folders together

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a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently

Recent Examples on the Web While there are no radical features here, this Voxnaes desiged frame-lock folder is solid. — Matt Foster, Outdoor Life, "The Best New EDC Knives of 2021," 24 Feb. 2021 For a cleaner look, fold at least a half-inch of wrapping paper under, using your fingernail or a bone folder tool to create a sharp crease. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "How to Perfectly Wrap a Gift for Christmas and Beyond," 18 Dec. 2020 Again, replacing Whitson with the name of your user folder. — Whitson Gordon, Wired, "6 Clever Ways to Use the Windows Command Prompt," 20 Feb. 2021 Leave your folder in a jumble of tools, coins, and junk. — Outdoor Life, "The 10 Best Pocket Knives I've Ever Owned," 23 Aug. 2019 Our brainstorming paper sat in my work folder for almost a year and half. — cleveland, "Tandem bike inspires Avon Lake father, daughter to publish children’s book: Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville," 13 Feb. 2021 Deleting a bunch of 50-MB files here and there isn't going to make nearly as big a difference as cleaning out an 80-GB folder of old TV shows or uninstalling a few games. — Whitson Gordon, Wired, "How to Free Up Space on Your Laptop," 7 Feb. 2021 These days, a folder is also less likely to cause you legal problems. — David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, "The 4 Best Folding Knives Ever," 18 Sep. 2020 In late 2018, California map dealer Barry Lawrence Ruderman purchased a folder of material from Eiffel’s workshop at an auction in Paris. — Greg Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, "Recently Discovered Drawings for the Statue of Liberty Hint at a Last-Minute Change," 8 Apr. 2020

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