directory
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dəˈrektɚi/ · UK /dɪˈrektəri/
Forms: directories
directory means: A place on a computer where files and other folders can be kept.
noun
A place on a computer where files and other folders can be kept.
- Save the file in this directory.
- I created a new directory for my photos.
- You can move several directories at once.
A list of people or organizations, usually with their addresses or telephone numbers.
- Her number is in the directory.
- We searched an online directory for local dentists.
- The hotel provides a directory of nearby restaurants.
An organized list showing the names and details of files stored on a computer.
- The directory lists every file.
- Check the directory for each file’s size.
- The program displayed a directory with names and dates.
Questions about directory
What does directory mean?
A place on a computer where files and other folders can be kept.
What is directory in other languages?
Türkçe: dizin · Español: directorio · Français: répertoire · Deutsch: Verzeichnis · Italiano: directory · 日本語: ディレクトリ
How do you pronounce directory?
In American English /dəˈrektɚi/; in British English /dɪˈrektəri/.
How do you use directory in a sentence?
Save the file in this directory. I created a new directory for my photos.
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