directory
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: directories
Sense 1
A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Containing directions; instructing; directorial.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “directory” mean?
A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
Is “directory” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.