Directory vs. Folder
Directorynoun
A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
‘look up an address in the directory’;
Foldernoun
An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
‘I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder.’;
Directorynoun
(computing) A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.
Foldernoun
(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.
‘My essays are in the folder named "Essays".’;
Directorynoun
(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other directories may be stored. The files and subdirectories in a directory are usually related.
Foldernoun
A machine or person that folds things.
Directoryadjective
Containing directions; instructing; directorial.
Foldernoun
A folding knife.
Directoryadjective
Containing directions; enjoining; instructing; directorial.
Foldernoun
One who, or that which, folds; esp., a flat, knifelike instrument used for folding paper.
Directorynoun
A collection or body of directions, rules, or ordinances; esp., a book of directions for the conduct of worship; as, the Directory used by the nonconformists instead of the Prayer Book.
Foldernoun
a small book usually having a paper cover
Directorynoun
A book containing the names and residences of the inhabitants of any place, or of classes of them; an address book; as, a business directory.
Foldernoun
covering that is folded over to protect the contents
Directorynoun
A body of directors; board of management; especially, a committee which held executive power in France under the first republic.
Directorynoun
Direction; guide.
Directorynoun
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
Directorynoun
(computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)
