directory (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /daɪˈrɛktəri/
Definition
An alphabetical list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of people or organizations, or a list of businesses and services in a particular area.
Examples
The company directory lists all employees and their departments.
I found her email address in the online university directory.
He consulted the Yellow Pages directory to find a locksmith.
How to Use directory
- directory of (prepositional phrase)
- A directory that lists or contains specific items or entities. — "This is a directory of all the available courses."
- in the directory (prepositional phrase)
- Located within a specific directory. — "His name was not listed in the directory."
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