Definition of directory in English:

directory

nounPlural directories dɪˈrɛkt(ə)ridʌɪˈrɛkt(ə)ri

1A book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
Example sentencesExamples
- Microsoft could help by creating an online directory of local outfits that can install the networks.
- We would like to compile an interior design directory for small businesses in York.
- Choosing a name from the local telephone directory is risky if you have no other information about the provider.
- A directory containing the details of the students who are willing to donate blood and their blood groups was released.
- The directory lists and provides details of South African Art Organisations, Service Industries, and Infrastructure.
- The new local area phone directory, being compiled by Roundfort Foroige, is going to print at the weekend.
- But will he arrange to make copies of the directory available on sale for the public?
- The 1848-53 Boston city directories listed names, occupations, and addresses of adult residents of Boston.
- I go down to the MHS library and begin looking at the 1912 city directories, alphabetical listings of people, their addresses, and occupations.
- The online membership directory is updated quarterly to incorporate this new information.
- Even media businesses or services without a web presence can benefit from having their details listed in the directory.
- Meelick National School will launch a local telephone directory in the next two weeks.
- The directory contains telephone numbers of various companies which have been categorised under different heads.
- There was no regular Philadelphia city directory published in 1838.
- For this purpose, they conduct surveys and compile an annual directory of all participating companies.
- In this month three enterprising students from De La Salle College compiled a telephone directory of the local area.
- The directory, besides listing details about its members, has several other user-friendly features.
- Other key activities will include a regional organic trade directory listing producers, processors and retailers.
- An all-inclusive online directory contains profiles and contact information on legislators and lobbyists.
- Most of these so-called invoices concern subscriptions to print or internet business directories.
Synonyms
index, list, listing, register, catalogue, record, archive, inventory
1. 1.1 A board in an organization or large store listing names and locations of departments, individuals, etc.
  Example sentencesExamples
  I heard giggling from behind the directory board as I left with Sam, and I knew it was Katie.
  Mr Masri also says that the CCC logo was on display alongside CCUK's name on the company directory inside the entrance to CCUK's offices.
  There's a store directory over there.
  I whispered to Matt where we crouched behind one of those directory boards in the shopping centre.
2. 1.2Computing A file which consists solely of a set of other files (which may themselves be directories).
  Example sentencesExamples
  Though my home directory is encrypted, my data still may not be completely safe.
  Windows users' roaming user profiles also are stored in their home directories on the server.
  By default, most Windows programs will save their files to a specified directory on your hard drive.
  Of course you can delete your entire root directory with this approach if you so choose.
  Now, your Linux directory listing should show up graphically in your web browser.
2historical A book of directions for the conduct of Christian worship, especially in Presbyterian and Roman Catholic Churches.
3The revolutionary government in France 1795–9, comprising two councils and a five-member executive. It maintained an aggressive foreign policy, but could not control events at home and was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Origin

Late Middle English (in the general sense 'something that directs'): from late Latin directorium, from director 'governor', from dirigere 'to guide'.

Rhymes

ex-directory, interjectory, rectory, refectory, trajectory

Definition of directory in US English:

单词	directory
释义	Definition of directory in English: directory nounPlural directories dɪˈrɛkt(ə)ridʌɪˈrɛkt(ə)ri 1A book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Example sentencesExamples Microsoft could help by creating an online directory of local outfits that can install the networks. We would like to compile an interior design directory for small businesses in York. Choosing a name from the local telephone directory is risky if you have no other information about the provider. A directory containing the details of the students who are willing to donate blood and their blood groups was released. The directory lists and provides details of South African Art Organisations, Service Industries, and Infrastructure. The new local area phone directory, being compiled by Roundfort Foroige, is going to print at the weekend. But will he arrange to make copies of the directory available on sale for the public? The 1848-53 Boston city directories listed names, occupations, and addresses of adult residents of Boston. I go down to the MHS library and begin looking at the 1912 city directories, alphabetical listings of people, their addresses, and occupations. The online membership directory is updated quarterly to incorporate this new information. Even media businesses or services without a web presence can benefit from having their details listed in the directory. Meelick National School will launch a local telephone directory in the next two weeks. The directory contains telephone numbers of various companies which have been categorised under different heads. There was no regular Philadelphia city directory published in 1838. For this purpose, they conduct surveys and compile an annual directory of all participating companies. In this month three enterprising students from De La Salle College compiled a telephone directory of the local area. The directory, besides listing details about its members, has several other user-friendly features. Other key activities will include a regional organic trade directory listing producers, processors and retailers. An all-inclusive online directory contains profiles and contact information on legislators and lobbyists. Most of these so-called invoices concern subscriptions to print or internet business directories. Synonyms index, list, listing, register, catalogue, record, archive, inventory 1.1 A board in an organization or large store listing names and locations of departments, individuals, etc. Example sentencesExamples I heard giggling from behind the directory board as I left with Sam, and I knew it was Katie. Mr Masri also says that the CCC logo was on display alongside CCUK's name on the company directory inside the entrance to CCUK's offices. There's a store directory over there. I whispered to Matt where we crouched behind one of those directory boards in the shopping centre. 1.2Computing A file which consists solely of a set of other files (which may themselves be directories). Example sentencesExamples Though my home directory is encrypted, my data still may not be completely safe. Windows users' roaming user profiles also are stored in their home directories on the server. By default, most Windows programs will save their files to a specified directory on your hard drive. Of course you can delete your entire root directory with this approach if you so choose. Now, your Linux directory listing should show up graphically in your web browser. 2historical A book of directions for the conduct of Christian worship, especially in Presbyterian and Roman Catholic Churches. 3The revolutionary government in France 1795–9, comprising two councils and a five-member executive. It maintained an aggressive foreign policy, but could not control events at home and was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte. Origin Late Middle English (in the general sense 'something that directs'): from late Latin directorium, from director 'governor', from dirigere 'to guide'. Rhymes ex-directory, interjectory, rectory, refectory, trajectory Definition of directory in US English: directory noun 1A book listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Example sentencesExamples The directory, besides listing details about its members, has several other user-friendly features. In this month three enterprising students from De La Salle College compiled a telephone directory of the local area. A directory containing the details of the students who are willing to donate blood and their blood groups was released. Meelick National School will launch a local telephone directory in the next two weeks. The new local area phone directory, being compiled by Roundfort Foroige, is going to print at the weekend. Choosing a name from the local telephone directory is risky if you have no other information about the provider. We would like to compile an interior design directory for small businesses in York. There was no regular Philadelphia city directory published in 1838. But will he arrange to make copies of the directory available on sale for the public? The 1848-53 Boston city directories listed names, occupations, and addresses of adult residents of Boston. The directory contains telephone numbers of various companies which have been categorised under different heads. Other key activities will include a regional organic trade directory listing producers, processors and retailers. The directory lists and provides details of South African Art Organisations, Service Industries, and Infrastructure. The online membership directory is updated quarterly to incorporate this new information. Even media businesses or services without a web presence can benefit from having their details listed in the directory. An all-inclusive online directory contains profiles and contact information on legislators and lobbyists. I go down to the MHS library and begin looking at the 1912 city directories, alphabetical listings of people, their addresses, and occupations. Microsoft could help by creating an online directory of local outfits that can install the networks. Most of these so-called invoices concern subscriptions to print or internet business directories. For this purpose, they conduct surveys and compile an annual directory of all participating companies. Synonyms index, list, listing, register, catalogue, record, archive, inventory 1.1Computing A file which consists solely of a set of other files (which may themselves be directories). Example sentencesExamples Windows users' roaming user profiles also are stored in their home directories on the server. Of course you can delete your entire root directory with this approach if you so choose. Now, your Linux directory listing should show up graphically in your web browser. Though my home directory is encrypted, my data still may not be completely safe. By default, most Windows programs will save their files to a specified directory on your hard drive. 2historical A book of directions for the conduct of Christian worship, especially in Presbyterian and Roman Catholic Churches. 3the DirectoryThe revolutionary government in France 1795–99, comprising two councils and a five-member executive. It maintained an aggressive foreign policy but could not control events at home and was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte. Origin Late Middle English (in the general sense ‘something that directs’): from late Latin directorium, from director ‘governor’, from dirigere ‘to guide’.
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