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    folder
    /ˈfəʊldə/

    noun

    • 1. a folding cover or holder, typically made of stiff paper or card, for storing loose papers.
    • 2. a folded leaflet or a booklet made of folded sheets of paper. North American

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  2. FOLDER definition: 1. a piece of plastic or cardboard folded down the middle and used for keeping loose papers in 2. a…. Learn more.

  3. Sep 10, 2024 · A folder, also called a directory, is a space that stores files, other folders, and shortcuts on a computer. A good analogy is the manila folders seen in an office to store papers or reports.

  4. 1. : one that folds. 2. : a folded printed circular. 3. a. : a folded cover or large envelope for holding or filing loose papers. b. : an organizational element of a computer operating system used to group files or other folders together. Synonyms. booklet brochure circular flyer flier leaflet pamphlet. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

  5. Jun 12, 2015 · A digital folder has the same purpose as a physical folder – to store documents. Computer folders can also store other types of files, such as applications, archives, scripts, and libraries. Folders can even store other folders, which may contain additional files and folders. Folders are designed for organizing files.

  6. a piece of plastic or cardboard folded down the middle and used for keeping loose papers in: She handed me a folder containing the schedule of talks. IT. a place on a computer where files or programs can be stored: You can back up files and folders with two clicks.

  7. Oct 18, 2021 · What Is a Folder? A folder is a collection of files. In modern operating systems, each folder can typically contain files, other folders, or both. Folders are a great way to organize files into groups that make sense for later retrieval. A potentially confusing aspect of folders is that they are also sometimes called "directories."

  8. noun. a binder or file for holding loose papers, etc. a folded circular. a machine for folding printed sheets. a person or thing that folds. computing another name for directory.

  9. folder in American English. (ˈfouldər) noun. 1. a person or thing that folds. 2. a printed sheet, as a circular or timetable, folded into a number of usually pagelike sections. 3. a folded sheet of light cardboard used to cover or hold papers, letters, etc., as in a file.

  10. folder. a cover made of stiff card or plastic for holding loose papers, etc. There were two new buff folders on my desk. (in some computer systems) a way of organizing and storing computer files. (North American English) a printed sheet of paper or a few printed pages folded into a small book synonym leaflet.

  11. FOLDER meaning: 1. a piece of plastic or thick paper folded down the middle and used to store loose papers 2. a…. Learn more.