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Definition of folder - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
organizercontainer for organizing papers, often with a tab
- I put the documents in a folder for safekeeping.
2.
technologyTECH. virtual container in a computer for filesTECH.
- Save the images in the 'Photos' folder.
Images of folder
container for organizing papers, often with a tab
Expressions with folder
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paper cover holding papers together
She placed the report in a file folder.
word or words used to label and identify a specific folder
Choose a clear folder name so everyone can find the documents quickly.
folder on a computer chosen to receive copied saved or downloaded files
Choose a destination folder before you start downloading the images.
digital directory on a device or network that several users can access
Save the report in the shared folder so everyone can read it.
destination directory where files are saved, copied, or moved
Select the target folder before starting the file download.
tool for folding and creasing paper or fabric
She used a bone folder to crease the invitation.
small picture on a screen that represents a digital folder for files
She clicked the folder icon to open her project documents.
computer directory containing programs that run automatically when the system starts
Remove unnecessary shortcuts from the startup folder to speed up boot time.
folder used by main computer software to store important working files
Do not delete anything inside the system folder on this computer.
Origin of folder
Old English, folde (leaf) + -er (agent)
Terms with folder included in their meaning
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storage
folder or box for holding loose papers
organizing papers
put a document into a specific folder or category
stationery
folder with metal rings for holding paper
email
digital folder for incoming emails
email storage
digital folder for storing emails
technology
system folder for temporarily storing deleted files
technology
assign a different name to a file or folder in computing
organization
folder with expanding sections for organizing papers
technology
folder in a computer used to organize files
technology
digital display showing names of files and folders inside one folder
profile
main folder for a user's files and settings on a computer
object
small cardboard folder holding matches with striking surface
email
digital folder for outgoing emails or messages
technology
folder in a computer system that stores one person's files and settings
computing context
current folder where a program operates
technology
assign a drive letter to a shared folder
technology
folder in Windows for file synchronization
technology
folder that a computer program currently uses as the default file location
computer
folder where data files are stored
abr: directory
folder on a computer for storing files
schools
type of folder used in schools
product trademark
brand name for a type of folder with flexible fasteners
classroom filing
folder with flexible metal fasteners
technology
complete directory location of a file including every folder in order
Examples of folder in a sentence
The folder contained all the project notes. Organize your documents in the 'Work' folder. The 'Downloads' folder is full of files.
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- French:chemise, ...
- German:Ordner, Verzeichnis, ...
- Italian:cartella, ...
- Spanish:carpeta, ...
- Portuguese:pasta, diretório, ...
- Chinese:文件夹, 目录, ...
- Japanese:フォルダー, フォルダ, ...
- Arabic:مِلَفّ, مُجَلَّد, ...
- Hebrew:תִּיקִיָּה, סִפְרִיָּה, ...
- Russian:папка, каталог, ...
- Ukrainian:папка, каталог, ...
- Hindi:फ़ाइल, फ़ोल्डर, ...
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