Directory (Noun)
Meaning 1
(computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An alphabetical list of names and addresses.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The new phone book includes a directory of all local residents.
- The employee was responsible for maintaining the company directory of employee names and extensions.
- She spent hours compiling a directory of art galleries in the city for the tourists.
- The city government published an online directory of parks and recreation centers.
- The local church kept a directory of members and their contact information for reference.