Synonyms
Etymology

1. directory

noun. ['dɝˈɛktɝi, daɪˈrɛktɝi, diːˈrɛktɝi, dɪˈrɛktɝi'] an alphabetical list of names and addresses.

Etymology

  • directorie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • directorium (Latin)

Rhymes with Directory

  • trajectory

How do you pronounce directory?

Pronounce directory as dɪˈrɛktəri.

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Sentences with directory


1. Noun, singular or mass
If a person is listed in the phone directory, you'll likely find him here.

2. ex-directory

adjective. (of telephone numbers) not listed in the telephone directory.

Antonyms

3. directory

noun. ['dɝˈɛktɝi, daɪˈrɛktɝi, diːˈrɛktɝi, dɪˈrɛktɝi'] (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk).

Etymology

  • directorie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • directorium (Latin)