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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David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin has a statewide directory of resources at endabusewi.org/get-help.
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Ohio Environmental Protection Agency advises customers to check the Ohio EPA recycling directory to find locations that accept batteries from residents.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 June 2025
The brand’s website directory currently lists just 93 stores in India, compared to more than 2,600 in mainland China, a market of comparable population.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin has a statewide directory of resources at endabusewi.org/get-help.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency advises customers to check the Ohio EPA recycling directory to find locations that accept batteries from residents.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 June 2025
The brand’s website directory currently lists just 93 stores in India, compared to more than 2,600 in mainland China, a market of comparable population.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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