folder

English

/ˈfoʊɫdɚ/, /ˈfəʊldə/

noun
Definitions
  • An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
  • (computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.
  • A machine or person that folds things.
  • A folding knife.

Etymology

Affix from English fold.

Origin

English

fold

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