folder

Meanings

• noun

  A container used to store papers or other documents, typically made of thin material like paper or plastic.

  - "He kept all his important documents in a folder."
  - "Can you please pass me the folder with the project files?"

• noun

  In computing, a container used to organize and store files and programs.

  - "The user created a new folder to store their downloads."
  - "The folder containing the executable file cannot be accessed due to insufficient permissions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780087"

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Synonyms

directory

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with folder
bowler , molder , older , roller

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Variants

List of all variants of folder that leads to same result
folder , folders , sub-folder , sub-folders , subfolder , subfolders

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Etymology

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Old English 'foldan' meaning 'to fold'. The term 'folder' comes from the Old French word 'foldre' which means 'to fold'. The modern usage of the term 'folder' as a container for storing documents or files originated in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'folder' comes from the Old English word 'foldan' which means 'to fold'.

2. The first known use of the term 'folder' to describe a container for storing documents dates back to the 15th century.

3. In the early days of computing, folders were represented by physical folders on the computer desktop.

4. The term 'folder' in computing is derived from the concept of folding documents and storing them in a file cabinet.

5. In the United States, the term 'folder' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'file cabinet'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Document: A folder is a container used to store documents or files.

2. File: A folder can contain one or more files.

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Culture

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Folders have been used for centuries to store and organize various documents and papers. In literature, the metaphor of a 'folder of memories' has been used to describe the human mind's ability to recall past experiences. In art, folders have been used as a symbol of organization and order. In music, the term 'folder' is used in the context of sheet music.

How to Memorize "folder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thin container used to store papers or documents.
   - Visualize a computer icon representing a folder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'folder' with the image of a briefcase filled with papers.
   - Associate the word 'folder' with the image of a computer desktop with various folders.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FOLDER' to remember the different meanings of the word: Folder as a container for documents, and Folder as a computing term.
   - Use the phrase 'A folder keeps my papers neat and tidy' to remember the meaning of the word.

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