[di-rek-tuh-ree, -tree, dahy-] 
noun, plural -ries, adjective | 1. | a book containing an alphabetical index of the names and addresses of persons in a city, district, organization, etc., or of a particular category of people. |
| 2. | a board or tablet on a wall of a building listing the room and floor numbers of the occupants. |
| 3. | a book of directions. |
| 4. | Computers.
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| 5. | the Directory, French History. the body of five directors forming the executive power of France from 1795 to 1799. |
| 6. | serving to direct; directing; directive. |
