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folder

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfoʊldər/ · UK /ˈfəʊldə/

Forms: folders

folder means: A place on a computer where files and other groups of files are stored.

noun

COMPUTER CONTAINERA2

A place on a computer where files and other groups of files are stored.

  • Save the photo in this folder.
  • I created a folder for my homework.
  • Did you delete the folder containing our holiday pictures?

Similar words: directory

Common phrases: create a folder, open a folder, shared folder

PAPER HOLDERA2

A folded cover used to hold papers together.

  • Put these papers in a folder.
  • Her blue folder contains all the receipts.
  • I bought three folders for my schoolwork.

Similar words: file

Common phrases: paper folder, plastic folder, filing folder

FOLDING WORKERC2

A person or machine that bends paper, cloth, or other materials over onto themselves.

  • The folder handles large sheets of paper.
  • An automatic folder speeds up production.
  • She worked as a laundry folder at the hotel.

Similar words: folding machine

Common phrases: paper folder, automatic folder, laundry folder

Questions about folder

What does folder mean?

A place on a computer where files and other groups of files are stored.

What is folder in other languages?

Türkçe: klasör · Español: carpeta · Français: dossier · Deutsch: Ordner · Italiano: cartella · 日本語: フォルダー

How do you pronounce folder?

In American English /ˈfoʊldər/; in British English /ˈfəʊldə/.

How do you use folder in a sentence?

Save the photo in this folder. I created a folder for my homework.

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