Thesaurus results for DIRECTORY

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Definition of directory

as in code

a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct

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Recent Examples of directory The goals are less diffuse for the 10-year pilot ACCESS program, which published a directory of initial participants last month. — Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 Diamond includes perks like butler service, a sommelier, access to a directory of contacts, a VIP party and 10 business meetings set up by AI with top professionals. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The mission has a permanent staff of 23 diplomats and aides, according to the UN’s directory. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 There will be 207 breweries pouring beer, according to the GABF directory online, which is a lot. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directory

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Thinking that writing code was the only bottleneck for deploying new software is like the Titanic seeing the tip of the iceberg and assuming there was nothing underneath it.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
Smith also explained what would happen if a legal challenge ultimately failed, including continuity arrangements with European partners and backup copies of Microsoft’s code held in Switzerland.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of code

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But that timeline—the collection statute expiration date, or CSED—isn’t fixed.

— Charles T. Almond III, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The annual meeting and elections process should therefore begin with a careful review of the declaration, articles of incorporation, bylaws, election rules, and applicable Florida statutes.

— Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of statute

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Vucic had served as president of Serbia since 2017 and previously as prime minister from 2014 to 2017, but was term limited under the constitution.

— Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
If passed, the amendment would name English as the state’s official language in the constitution — and require that it be used in all public proceedings, public documents and public instruction.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of constitution

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Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Twenty-seven states — including all where Republicans control both the legislature and governor’s office — already have such laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of law

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The Red Wings lost in regulation for the first time in seven games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The action also comes as the president has sought to dismantle clean air policies, endangered species protections and other landmark environmental regulations that have long drawn the ire of industry and fossil fuel producers.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulation

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Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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