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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Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
Tori then launched an online directory of professionals in 2018.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
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Noun
The Portland, Oregon, native and her husband, Scott, are the parents of two daughters, Ellie and Abby, according to her bio in the SCU athletic department directory.
—Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
Tori then launched an online directory of professionals in 2018.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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