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list vs directory

directory vs list

list and directory both are nouns.

list is a verb but directory is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
list Yes No Yes No
directory Yes No No No
As nouns, directory is a hyponym of list; that is, directory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than list:
  • list: a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
  • directory: (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)
list (noun) directory (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical an alphabetical list of names and addresses
a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)
list (verb) directory (verb)
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
enumerate
tilt to one side
cause to lean to the side
include in a list
Difference between list and directory

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