systemdirectory
nounUK /ˈsɪstəm dɪˈrɛktəri/
US /ˈsɪstəm dɪˈrɛktəri/
A system directory is a special folder where a computer keeps important files it needs to work.
The program was installed in the system directory by default.
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2. A list of names and contact details kept for an organization's internal use.
The IT team updated the system directory with new employee phone numbers.
3. A reference structure that organizes system components by category.
The manual includes a system directory of all available commands.
4. In computing, the main location where the operating system stores its core files.
Deleting files from the system directory can break your computer.