Definition subdirectory in American English

subdirectory noun

[countable] noun

/ˌsʌbdɪˈrekt(ə)ri/

one small area in a computer where information is stored, or a list of the files and programs stored there. A subdirectory is in a directory, often with other subdirectories

Example

Keep the files in a separate subdirectory.

Synonyms and related words

blu-ray boot disk buffer

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