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Meaning of folder
A folder is a container for holding or storing loose papers, documents, or other items.
Etymology of folder
The word "folder" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "fondre," meaning "to fold," and the Middle English word "folden," also meaning "to fold"
Initially, the term referred to a person or device that folded paper or other materials, but its meaning expanded to include a container for storing papers or documents
Synonyms
directory
container
holder
envelope
file
binder
organizer
catalog
index
archive
repository
depository
store
depot
warehouse
compartment
section
division
category
subclass
subgroup
subgrouping
classification
grouping
arrangement
collection
assembly
compilation
assemblage
aggregation
Definitions
- A flat, typically rectangular container, used for storing or carrying papers, documents, or other items
- A division or section of a computer's file system, used for organizing and storing files
- A person or thing that folds something, especially a device for folding paper or other materials
Usage Examples
- She kept all her important documents in a folder labeled "tax returns"
- He created a new folder on his computer to store his project files
- The company uses a folder to organize and store customer information
Antonyms
scatterer
disperser
separator
divider
dismantler
destroyer
remover
eliminator
eradicator
annihilator
dispersant
diffuser
spreader
expander
enlarger
increaser
multiplier
augmenter
accelerator