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1directory
adjective di·rec·to·ry \də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē, dī-\
Definition of DIRECTORY
: serving to direct; specifically : providing advisory but not compulsory guidance
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First Known Use of DIRECTORY
15th century
2directory
noun
: a book that contains an alphabetical list of names of people, businesses, etc.
plural directories
Full Definition of DIRECTORY
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
: folder 3b
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Origin of DIRECTORY
Middle English directorie guide, from Medieval Latin directorium, from neuter of Late Latin directorius directorial, from Latin dirigere
First Known Use: 1543
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directory
noun di·rec·to·ry \də-ˈrek-tə-rē, dī-\
plural di·rec·to·ries
Definition of DIRECTORY for Kids
: a book containing an alphabetical list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers
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