Directory

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/, IPA: /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/

Origin

From Middle English directorie, from Medieval Latin directorium.

Full definition of directory

Noun

1. A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
2. (computing) A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.
3. (computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other directories may be stored. The files and subdirectories in a directory are usually related.

Synonyms

• (structured listing) folder

Adjective

1. Containing directions; instructing; directorial.