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Definition of Folder
1. Noun. A small book usually having a paper cover.
Generic synonyms: Book
Specialized synonyms: Blue Book, Ticket Book
Derivative terms: Book, Book, Book, Leaf, Pamphleteer
2. Noun. Covering that is folded over to protect the contents.
Definition of Folder
1. n. One who, or that which, folds; esp., a flat, knifelike instrument used for folding paper.
Definition of Folder
1. Noun. An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet. ¹
2. Noun. (computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related. ¹
3. Noun. A machine or person who folds things. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Folder
1. one that folds [n -S] - See also: folds
Lexicographical Neighbors of Folder
Literary usage of Folder
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Soldier-Scholars: Higher Education in the Aef, 1917-1919 by Alfred E. Cornebise (1997)
"See a report on the school's organization dated April 26, 1919, in folder "Allerey
Sub. Station," Box 1922, Entry 408, and a report of progress from the ..."
2. Office Management, Its Principles and Practice: Covering Organization by Lee Galloway (1918)
"Information and Correspondence folder File Credit information is commonly kept
... Usually a folder is employed large enough to contain all correspondence, ..."
3. Practical Bank Operation by Loyd Helvetius Langston, First National City Bank of New York (1921)
"which the folder pertains. In the case of those who borrow from the bank in the
... Contents of Credit folder The typical credit folder consists of nine ..."
4. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1871)
"THE LESSER APPLE LEAF-folder. BY WM. LEBARON, MD IN the course of my investigations
respecting the noxious insects of the State of Illinois, ..."
5. New Collection Methods: A Systematic Treatment of the Place of Collections by Edward Hall Gardner (1918)
"Thus, at the time of writing the letter the credit man has under his eye all the
correspondence relating to the case. A Ledger Correspondence folder ..."
6. Math Centers: Take It to Your Seat, Grades 1-3 by Jill Norris (2002)
"Attach it to the front of the folder. Laminate and cut out the task cards on pages
... Place them in the left-hand pocket of the folder. Using the Center 1. ..."