directories

Meanings

• noun

  A collection of files or folders organized in a tree structure on a computer or mobile device.

  - "He saved all his important documents in the directories on his computer."
  - "Can you please open the 'Documents' directory and find the file I need?"

• noun

  A collection of information or resources arranged in a systematic manner.

  - "The library has a vast directory of books and research materials."
  - "The phone book is an essential directory for storing contact information."

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Synonyms

folder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with directories
library , advisory , hobby , cautionary

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Variants

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directories , directory , sub-directories , sub-directory , subdirectories , subdirectory

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Etymology

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The term 'directory' comes from the Latin word 'directory', meaning 'a guide or manual'. In the context of computers, it refers to a file that lists the files and folders in a particular directory on a storage device.

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Trivia

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1. The first computer program to implement a directory was the Multics operating system, which was developed in the late 1960s.

2. The term 'directory' can also refer to a person who provides information or guidance, such as a tour guide or a phone operator.

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Related Concepts

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1. File system: A file system is a method used by an operating system to store, retrieve, and organize files on a computer.

2. Database: A database is a collection of data that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.

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Culture

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Directories have been an essential part of various aspects of life. In literature, directories have been used to represent organization, structure, and order. For example, in 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, St. John Rivers keeps a 'directory' of orphans he intends to educate. In art, directories have been depicted as symbols of knowledge and information. For instance, in Albrecht Dürer's engraving 'Melencolia I', a book with the title 'Directory' is shown lying open on a table.

How to Memorize "directories"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with branches representing different directories, and files as leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'directory' with the idea of organization and structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DIRE' to remember the meaning: Directory - Information Retrieval and Organization.

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