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
Examples of directory in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As for what would be helpful from the city, Martinez said a sign or directories around the downtown area would go a long way, as would fixing the broken streetlights.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024
Three years later, the auditor released a follow-up report, saying that the department had failed to fully implement eight of the 14 recommendations, including making sure directories of available providers are accurate and requiring health plans to address barriers to care.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
Search their health care provider directory to find a clinician who specializes in treating psoriasis.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Empowering Member Decision-Making Enhancing member experience through accurate and current provider directories is paramount in preventing surprise billing issues, providing a trustworthy tool for members in search of healthcare services.
—Tammy Hawes, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Another option is to call 211, which refers people to Health and Human Services, although the directory can be long and confusing to navigate.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin has a statewide directory of resources at endabusewi.org/get-help.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
The State Board of Elections has a full directory of county offices on its website at ncsbe.gov/about-elections/county-boards-elections.
2024 NC primary results
Check charlotteobserver.com for constantly updating results and news starting at 7:30 p.m.
—Observer Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
But it is widely considered one of the premier venues around Big Sky, and claims to have the biggest wine list in Montana, a claim that is easy to believe when leafing through the phone-book sized directory.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As for what would be helpful from the city, Martinez said a sign or directories around the downtown area would go a long way, as would fixing the broken streetlights.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024
Three years later, the auditor released a follow-up report, saying that the department had failed to fully implement eight of the 14 recommendations, including making sure directories of available providers are accurate and requiring health plans to address barriers to care.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
Search their health care provider directory to find a clinician who specializes in treating psoriasis.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Empowering Member Decision-Making Enhancing member experience through accurate and current provider directories is paramount in preventing surprise billing issues, providing a trustworthy tool for members in search of healthcare services.
—Tammy Hawes, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Another option is to call 211, which refers people to Health and Human Services, although the directory can be long and confusing to navigate.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin has a statewide directory of resources at endabusewi.org/get-help.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
The State Board of Elections has a full directory of county offices on its website at ncsbe.gov/about-elections/county-boards-elections.
2024 NC primary results
Check charlotteobserver.com for constantly updating results and news starting at 7:30 p.m.
—Observer Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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