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Directory

dɪˈrɛktəri
Ekstremt Almindelig
300 - 400
300 - 400
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.

Directory -

A book or a list that provides information about a specific group of people, organizations, or services, typically arranged in alphabetical order

Eksempel: I found his contact information in the company directory.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: business or professional settings
Bemærk: Commonly used in offices, institutions, and organizations to locate contact details

A folder or a file system on a computer that organizes and stores files and subdirectories

Eksempel: Save the document in the 'Documents' directory on your computer.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: information technology or computing
Bemærk: Used in the context of file management and organizing digital information

A collection of websites or web pages organized by topic or category

Eksempel: The online directory lists various restaurants in the area.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: internet or online resources
Bemærk: Often used to refer to online platforms that categorize and list websites for easy access

Synonymer for Directory

listing

A listing is a detailed list or catalog of items, people, or information.
Eksempel: The listing of all employees is posted on the company's intranet.
Bemærk: Listing is more commonly used in the context of items or properties being listed, while directory is often used for organizational structures or contact information.

catalog

A catalog is a systematic list of items, often with descriptive details.
Eksempel: The library catalog provides information on all the available books.
Bemærk: Catalog typically implies a more detailed and descriptive list compared to a directory, which may focus more on contact information or organizational structure.

index

An index is an alphabetical list of topics or names along with page numbers to help locate information within a larger document or work.
Eksempel: The index at the end of the book helps readers locate specific topics.
Bemærk: An index is usually found at the end of a document or publication to aid in finding specific information, while a directory is a standalone list of contacts or organizations.

Directorys udtryk og almindelige sætninger

Open a can of worms

To do or say something that causes a complicated or troublesome situation.
Eksempel: When John asked about the project's budget, he opened a can of worms with all the conflicting opinions.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Hit the nail on the head

To describe someone who is exactly right about something.
Eksempel: Sarah hit the nail on the head when she identified the main reason for the company's decline.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

In the same boat

To be in the same difficult situation as others.
Eksempel: We're all in the same boat when it comes to dealing with the new regulations.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Bite the bullet

To endure a painful or difficult situation.
Eksempel: I know it's a tough decision, but you have to bite the bullet and choose what's best for the team.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Cut to the chase

To get to the main point without wasting time.
Eksempel: Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main points of the proposal.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Jump on the bandwagon

To join a popular trend or activity.
Eksempel: After the new trend took off, many companies jumped on the bandwagon and started offering similar products.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Kick the bucket

To die or pass away.
Eksempel: I'm not ready to kick the bucket yet; I still have a lot of things I want to do.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Cost an arm and a leg

To be very expensive.
Eksempel: The new designer handbag may look great, but it costs an arm and a leg!
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Piece of cake

Something that is very easy to do.
Eksempel: Don't worry, fixing this issue will be a piece of cake for our IT team.
Bemærk: This phrase is figurative and has no direct connection to the word 'directory.'

Directorys dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Yellow Pages

Refers to a telephone directory of businesses, sorted by category rather than alphabetically.
Eksempel: I found a great plumber in the Yellow Pages.
Bemærk: Yellow Pages specifically denotes a directory for businesses, compared to a general directory.

Rolodex

Originally a brand name for a rotating card file device used to store contact information.
Eksempel: Let me check my Rolodex for their contact information.
Bemærk: Rolodex is used more informally to refer to any contact list or address book, not specifically the physical device.

Contacts

Normally refers to a list of people's names and contact details.
Eksempel: I'll add you to my contacts so I have your number.
Bemærk: In everyday conversation, 'contacts' specifically means saved phone numbers or email addresses in a device.

Little Black Book

Historically, a small notebook used to record names and contact information of acquaintances.
Eksempel: He keeps all his exes in his little black book.
Bemærk: Now used figuratively to describe a list of people one has romantic or social connections with.

411

Derived from telephone number for directory assistance in the U.S., which provided information.
Eksempel: Can you give me the 411 on what's happening tomorrow?
Bemærk: Informally used to request information or details about a particular topic or situation.

Directory - Eksempler

The directory contains all the files and folders on the computer.
You can find the phone number in the directory.
The website has a directory of all the restaurants in the city.

Directorys grammatik

Directory - Navneord (Noun) / Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Opslagsform: directory
Bøjninger
Substantiv, flertal (Noun, plural): directories
Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): directory
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
directory indeholder 4 stavelser: di • rec • to • ry
Fonetisk transkription: də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē
di rec to ry , ˈrek t(ə )rē (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Directory - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
directory: 300 - 400 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
Vocafy, effektivt sprogindlæring
Vocafy, effektivt sprogindlæring
Vocafy hjælper dig med at opdage, organisere og lære nye ord og sætninger med lethed. Byg personlige ordforrådssamlinger og øv når som helst, hvor som helst.