directories

noun
UK /dɪˈrɛktəriz/
US /dəˈrɛktəriz/

Lists of names, addresses, or files that help you find things.

She looked in the phone directories to find her friend's number.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Books or lists that show people's names, addresses, and phone numbers.

The old telephone directories were kept in the library.

3. Folders on a computer that hold other files and folders.

He saved the photos in different directories on his laptop.

4. Guides that give information about how to do something or where to find things.

The school gave out directories of local services.