DIRECTORY

directory

(noun) an alphabetical list of names and addresses

directory

(noun) (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

directory (plural directories)

A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.

(computing) A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.

(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other directories may be stored. The files and subdirectories in a directory are usually related.

Synonyms

• (structured listing): folder

Hyponyms

• home directory

• pseudodirectory

• subdirectory

• telephone directory

Adjective

directory (not comparable)

Containing directions; instructing; directorial.

Source: Wiktionary

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Di*rect"o*ry, a. Etym: [L. directorius.]

Definition: Containing directions; enjoining; instructing; directorial.

Di*rect"o*ry, n.; pl. Directories (.

1. 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.

2. A book containing the names and residences of the inhabitants of any place, or of classes of them; an address book; as, a business directory.

3. Etym: [Cf. F. directoire.]

Definition: A body of directors; board of management; especially, a committee which held executive power in France under the first republic.

4. Direction; guide. [R.] Whitlock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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