Also known as: dir.
DIR has various meanings in the IT Terminology category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of DIR in IT Terminology.
A directory is another name for a folder. Files on your hard disk are organized into various folders, or directories, so that it is easier to keep track of them. For example, you may keep your pictures in one folder and your music files in another folder. Folders can also contain other folders, allowing for more specific organization.
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