folder
/'fouldə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A folded cover or holder for loose papers: A flat, folded piece of cardboard, plastic, or other material, used to organize and protect documents.
- A digital container for organizing files: In computing, a virtual location or directory used to store and organize groups of files or other folders on a disk.
- A booklet of folded sheets: A small book or pamphlet made of folded sheets, often with a paper cover.
Usage
- The primary use is to describe a physical or digital object designed for organization.
- It is a countable noun (e.g., a folder, several folders).
Examples
- Physical object:
- She placed the report in a blue folder.
- I need a folder to keep these receipts organized.
- Digital object:
- Save the document in the "Projects" folder on your desktop.
- Create a new folder for your vacation photos.
- Booklet:
- The conference information was provided in a simple paper folder.
Advanced Usage
- "Manila folder": A specific type of folder made from manila paper, commonly used in offices.
- The archived documents were stored in manila folders.
- "Folder hierarchy": The structured organization of folders within other folders, especially in computing.
- Understanding the folder hierarchy is key to navigating the server.
Variants and Related Words
- File folder (n): A specific type of folder designed to hold files, often used in filing cabinets.
- Ring binder (n): A binder with rings to hold punched paper, related as an organizing tool but distinct from a simple folder.
Synonyms
- Binder: A cover for holding loose sheets of paper together, often with rings or clips.
- Directory: A term often used synonymously with "folder" in computing contexts.
- Portfolio: A large, flat case for carrying loose sheets of drawings or documents.
Antonyms
- Loose papers: Unorganized, individual sheets not contained within a folder.
- Single file: An individual digital item not stored within a folder.
Noun
- covering that is folded over to protect the contents
- a small book usually having a paper cover