di·rec·to·ry
də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē 
dī-
: serving to direct
specifically
: providing advisory but not compulsory guidance
plural directories
1
a
: a book or collection of directions, rules, or ordinances
b
: an alphabetical or classified list (as of names and addresses)
2
: a body of directors
3
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Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin Craft also offers an online directory for people to easily purchase signature items from more than 80 Wisconsin and regional artists.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
At the time of publication, only 32 businesses are listed on the Circle Centre Mall directory.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 15 July 2025
That’s more than twice the R&D staffing of the Rockies, who, according to the team’s front office directory, have 18 employees involved in analytics.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
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Noun
Employees no longer had to navigate phone trees or outdated provider directories, time‑to‑appointment shrank dramatically and venture investment into mental health tech surged (mental health tech funding topped roughly $5.5 billion in 2021).
—Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin Craft also offers an online directory for people to easily purchase signature items from more than 80 Wisconsin and regional artists.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
At the time of publication, only 32 businesses are listed on the Circle Centre Mall directory.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 15 July 2025
That’s more than twice the R&D staffing of the Rockies, who, according to the team’s front office directory, have 18 employees involved in analytics.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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