Word
depository
Phoneticsde·pos·i·to·ry, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈpɑzəˌtɔɹi/
UK/dɪpˈɒsɪtəɹˌi/
Definition
n. a place where you keep things safe, like a bank for money or a library for books. It can also be a specific place where you store something for a long time.
n. a place where something is kept for safekeeping or storage. Often refers to a financial institution holding assets on behalf of a client or a facility for the long-term preservation of materials.
Examples
“The bank is a secure depository for my savings.”
“The university established a digital depository to ensure that all research data remains accessible for future generations.”
“As a central depository for the nation's gold reserves, the facility is protected by multiple layers of physical and digital security to prevent any unauthorized access.”
Examples
simple
“The bank is a secure depository for my savings.”
contextual
“The university established a digital depository to ensure that all research data remains accessible for future generations.”
complex
“As a central depository for the nation's gold reserves, the facility is protected by multiple layers of physical and digital security to prevent any unauthorized access.”
Real-World Examples
“In our interpretation, these tombs should not simply be viewed as depositories for the dead.” Etymology
From Medieval Latin dēpositōrium, from Latin dēpositum, past participle of dēpōnō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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