Directory

Pronunciation: /dəˈrɛktəri/

Definitions of directory

noun a book or electronic listing of individuals or organizations alphabetically or classified according to a particular field or subject

Example Sentences

A1 I found the restaurant's phone number in the directory.

A2 She looked up the address in the directory to find the nearest bus stop.

B1 The company's employee directory is updated regularly with new contact information.

B2 The library's directory of resources helped me find the book I needed for my research.

C1 The online directory of businesses in the city is a valuable resource for networking.

C2 The directory of scientific journals is comprehensive and includes articles from reputable sources.

Examples of directory in a Sentence

formal The directory contains a list of all the employees in the company.

informal I couldn't find your number in the phone directory.

slang Check the directory for the nearest pizza place.

figurative In the directory of my mind, your name is always at the top.

Grammatical Forms of directory

• past tense: directed
• plural: directories
• comparative: more directory
• superlative: most directory
• present tense: directs
• future tense: will direct
• perfect tense: has directed
• continuous tense: is directing
• singular: directory
• positive degree: direct
• infinitive: to direct
• gerund: directing
• participle: directed

Origin and Evolution of directory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'directory' originated from the Latin word 'directus', which means 'to guide or instruct'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a book or list of names, addresses, and other contact information, the term 'directory' has evolved to also include digital databases and online resources for finding information.