folder

Definition

A folder is a cover or container for keeping papers together, or a place in a computer where files are organized and stored.

Usage & Nuances

'Folder' commonly means a physical cover for papers or a computer directory. On computers, 'folder' and 'directory' are often used interchangeably, but 'folder' is more common in everyday English. Don't confuse with 'file' (the document inside). Collocations: 'open a folder,' 'create a folder,' 'folder structure.'

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