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directory

di·rec·to·ry [ di réktəree, dī réktəree ]


noun  (plural di·rec·to·ries)
Definition:
 
1. book of names: a book alphabetically listing persons and organizations, usually with information about how to contact them

2. list of tenants: a listing in the lobby of a building of those who live or work in the building, with their floor or room numbers

3. comput index of computer files: an index of files stored on a computer disk. A disk may have many separate directories containing different types of files.

4. rule book: a book of rules or instructions



adjective 
Definition:
 
giving direction: providing direction or advice

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