directory
noun [ C ]
uk/dɪˈrektəri/ usplural directories COMMUNICATIONS, COMMERCE
a book that gives a list of names, addresses, or other facts:
Our idea was to create a local directory with information for new residents.
be included/listed in a directory Many local businesses are listed in the directory.
"Which MBA?" is a directory of more than 100 leading business schools in 16 countries.
a business/trade directory
an internet/online directory
a phone directory
IT
an area in a computer's memory where files or programs are stored:
Organize files and directories so all information is grouped.
create/delete a directory
copy sth into a directory First, copy the files into a new directory.
See also
classified directory
ex-directory