I. də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rē, dī- adjective
Date: 15th century
: serving to direct ; specifically : providing advisory but not compulsory guidance
II. noun
( plural -ries )
Etymology: Middle English directorie guide, from Medieval Latin directorium, from neuter of Late Latin directorius directorial, from Latin dirigere
Date: 1543
1.
a. : a book or collection of directions, rules, or ordinances
b. : an alphabetical or classified list (as of names and addresses)
2. : a body of directors
3. : folder 3b