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Definitions of directory

noun
an alphabetical list of names and addresses

synonyms: adresbestand, adresboek, adressenbank, adressenbestand, telefoonboek, telefoongids

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types:
telefoonboek, telefoongids
a directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers

beroepengids
a telephone directory or section of a directory (usually printed on yellow paper) where business products and services are listed alphabetically by field along with classified advertising

type of:
leerboek, naslagwerk, referentiewerk, studieboek
a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts

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