targetfolder

noun

UK /ˈtɑːɡɪt ˈfəʊldə/

US /ˈtɑːrɡɪt ˈfoʊldər/

A target folder is the special folder where a computer puts files when you save or move them.

Please save your homework in the target folder so the teacher can find it.

SYNONYMS

destination folder output folder receiving folder save location

RELATED WORDS

directory file path source folder copy move

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In backup software, the folder that receives copied data.

The backup tool writes all restored photos to the target folder.

3. In programming, the directory a build or script outputs its results to.

Set the target folder before running the build script.

4. In file syncing, the local folder that mirrors a remote one.

Choose a target folder on your laptop for the synced documents.