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folders

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfoʊɫdɝz// UK //fˈəʊldəz// fold·ers

n. covers or containers used to hold loose papers together and keep them organized. You also use them on a computer to group related files in one place.

n. folded covers or digital containers used for the storage and organization of documents or files.


SIMPLE

I keep all my tax documents in separate folders.

CONTEXTUAL

The office manager ordered several blue folders to help the team organize the new project files.

COMPLEX

Efficient digital workflows rely on a logical hierarchy of folders, ensuring that every team member can locate specific assets without needing to search through thousands of individual files.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'folder'; refers to both physical stationery and digital directory structures.

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