workdirectory

noun

UK /ˈwɜːk dɪˌrɛktəri/

US /ˈwɝːk dɪˌrɛktəri/

A workdirectory is a special folder where a computer keeps the files for a job.

Save your project in the workdirectory so the program can find it.

SYNONYMS

working folder working directory current folder project folder

RELATED WORDS

folder file path directory workspace file system

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The folder a program is currently running from.

The script looks for its settings in the workdirectory.

3. A shared folder on a network where a team keeps its files.

Everyone on the team can open the workdirectory on the server.

4. A temporary folder used while a task is being done.

The installer copies files to a workdirectory before finishing.