Definition of Folder

1. Noun. A small book usually having a paper cover.

Exact synonyms: Booklet, Brochure, Leaflet, Pamphlet
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.
Generic synonyms: Covering
Specialized synonyms: File Folder, Matchbook
Derivative terms: Fold

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

foldamers
foldaway
foldaways
foldback
foldback DNA
foldbacks
foldboat
foldboats
folded
folded-lung syndrome
folded-up
folded mountain
folded optics
foldedness
folden
folder (current term)
folderless
folderlike
folderol
folderols
folders
folding
folding(a)
folding chair
folding chairs
folding door
folding fracture
folding knife
folding knives
folding money

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. ..."

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