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Definition of Directory
1. Noun. An alphabetical list of names and addresses.
Generic synonyms: Book Of Facts, Reference, Reference Book, Reference Work
Specialized synonyms: Phone Book, Phonebook, Telephone Book, Telephone Directory, Blue Book
Specialized synonyms: Phone Book, Phonebook, Telephone Book, Telephone Directory, Blue Book
2. Noun. (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk).
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: List, Listing
Specialized synonyms: Subdirectory
Generic synonyms: List, Listing
Specialized synonyms: Subdirectory
Definition of Directory
1. a. Containing directions; enjoining; instructing; directorial.
2. n. A collection or body of directions, rules, or ordinances; esp., a book of directions for the conduct of worship; as, the Directory used by the nonconformists instead of the Prayer Book.
Definition of Directory
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Medical Definition of Directory
1. An alphabetical or classified list of names, organizations, subjects, etc., giving usually titles, addresses, affiliations, and other professional data. (12 Dec 1998)