directory

noun
UK: /daɪˈrektəri/
US: /dəˈrektəri/

  1. A book or electronic list of names, addresses, and phone numbers.

    1. I found his number in the phone directory.
    2. The online directory is useful for finding local businesses and their contact information.

  2. A folder on a computer that contains files and other directories.

    1. Save the file into your personal directory.
    2. The main directory contains several subdirectories, each with different files.

  3. A board of people who manage or direct a company.

    1. She was elected to the board of directory.
    2. The directory decides on important company policies and strategies.

Synonyms

list catalog index folder board management

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "directory" in English means: A book or electronic list of names, addresses, and phone numbers., A folder on a computer that contains files and other directories., A board of people who manage or direct a company..

The phonetic transcription of "directory" is /daɪˈrektəri/ in British English and /dəˈrektəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "directory": list, catalog, index, folder, board, management.

Example usage of "directory": "I found his number in the phone directory.". More examples on the page.