Ingles

directory

gb/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/ us/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
B1 Ingles
~ 400
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 entity
1

organized list of contacts

A book or computer file with names and contact details in order.

Padron ng paggamit: a directory of [people/businesses/addresses]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'directory' with 'address'—a directory is a collection of addresses, not a single one.
Mga kasingkahulugan
listing (A general term for a set of items or names, sometimes less structured than a directory.) | index (An alphabetical or systematic list, often at the back of a book; may be less detailed than a directory.)
Mga kasalungat
unlisted (Refers to something not included in a directory or list.)
Mga kolokasyon
online directory |business directory |telephone directory |company directory
Mga tema
business |technology |daily life |communication |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • I found her phone number in the company directory.
  • The city publishes a directory of local services every year.
  • You can search the online directory for alumni information.
  • The telephone directory is now available as a mobile app.
  • He updated his details in the staff directory.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I looked for my friend's name in the school directory.
  • The hotel has a directory of restaurants.
  • You can find doctors in the health directory.
  • Our office has a directory of all workers.
Pangngalan technical B2 entity
2

folder in computer file system

A place on a computer where files are kept, like a folder.

Padron ng paggamit: store [file] in [directory]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse 'directory' with 'disk' or 'drive'; a directory is inside a disk or drive.
Mga kasingkahulugan
folder (The more common term in everyday computing; 'directory' is often used in technical contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
file (A single document or piece of data, as opposed to a container that holds multiple files.)
Mga kolokasyon
root directory |home directory |working directory |create a directory
Mga tema
technology
Mga Halimbawa
  • Save the document in your home directory.
  • The program is stored in the root directory.
  • You can create a new directory for your project files.
  • Each user has their own personal directory on the server.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I put the photo in the pictures directory.
  • This file is in the wrong directory.
  • Make a new directory for your homework.
  • The program is in the games directory.
Pangngalan formal C1 entity
3

managing body or person

A person or group that leads an organization (old-fashioned use).

Mga kasingkahulugan
management (General term for those in charge; less formal than 'directory'.)
Mga kolokasyon
board of directory |national directory
Mga tema
business |work
Mga Halimbawa
  • The national sports directory oversees all competitions.
  • In the past, the country was ruled by a five-member directory.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The old company had a small directory of leaders.
  • Long ago, the country was run by a national directory.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
directory
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
US/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
Mga pantig at diin
dir - ect - ory (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: directory
  • Plural: directories
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
directories noun
Core family
direct verb A2 direction noun A2 director noun B1 directly adverb A2
Related words
redirect verb B2 redirection noun
Negative and opposite forms
indirect adjective B2 indirectly adverb B1
Advanced or less common
directive noun B2 directional adjective
Mga ekspresyon

home directory

1
/hˈoʊm dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase technical

user's personal folder on computer

The main folder for your files on a computer system.

Mga Halimbawa
  • All your documents are stored in your home directory.
  • Navigate to your home directory to find your saved projects.

telephone directory

1
/tˈɛləfˌoʊn dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase

book of phone numbers

A book or online list of people's phone numbers and addresses.

Mga Halimbawa
  • You can find local businesses in the telephone directory.
  • The telephone directory is now mostly online.

working directory

1
/wˈɚkɪŋ dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase technical

current folder in computing context

The folder your computer is using right now for saving and opening files.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Make sure you're in the correct working directory before running the code.
  • The program saves all logs to the working directory.

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