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folder

noun
fold·​er | \ ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio) \

Definition of folder

1 : one that folds
2 : a folded printed circular
3a : a folded cover or large envelope for holding or filing loose papers
b : an organizational element of a computer operating system used to group files or other folders together

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Examples of folder in a Sentence

a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently

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Prosecutors said a misconfigured Capital One firewall let Thompson access folders of data that Amazon Web Services was hosting for the bank. Author: Ken Sweet, Frank Bajak, Michelle Chapman, Anchorage Daily News, "Q&A: What to know about the Capital One data breach," 30 July 2019 Inside a manila folder at the Hammond Public Library is an original photo of the charter of the Hammond Pros’ NFL franchise. Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: 100 years ago, the NFL took its first baby steps in Indiana," 22 July 2019

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First Known Use of folder

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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folder

noun

English Language Learners Definition of folder

: a folded cover or large envelope for holding documents
: a collection of files or documents that are stored together on a computer

folder

noun
fold·​er | \ ˈfōl-dər How to pronounce folder (audio) \

Kids Definition of folder

1 : a folded cover or large envelope for loose papers a manila folder
2 : a folded printed sheet a travel folder
3 : a part of a computer operating system used to organize files

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