di·rec·to·ry
də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē 
dī-
: serving to direct
specifically
: providing advisory but not compulsory guidance
plural directories
1
a
: a book or collection of directions, rules, or ordinances
b
: an alphabetical or classified list (as of names and addresses)
2
: a body of directors
3
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 May 2025
This demands a paradigm shift, moving beyond a traditional directory and legacy mindset.
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List your practice on reputable directories like Healthgrades and Yelp to improve your online presence and search rankings.
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Anderson is a science teacher at Riverview High School, according to a directory of public school educators in Hillsborough County, but her name was removed from that directory soon after her arrest.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 May 2025
This demands a paradigm shift, moving beyond a traditional directory and legacy mindset.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
In addition to lobbying on a national level, the Trans Legal Services Network offers a directory dedicated to helping provide name- and gender-change services or other legal services for trans people.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2025
List your practice on reputable directories like Healthgrades and Yelp to improve your online presence and search rankings.
—Lauren Parr, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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