Directory and Reference

Directory noun - An alphabetical list of names and addresses.

Reference and directory are semantically related in reference work topic. In some cases you can use "Reference" instead a noun "Directory", when it comes to topics like guide, reference guide.

Nearby Words: direction, director, directive, directorial, directorship

Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.

Directory and reference are semantically related in reference work topic. Sometimes you can use "Directory" instead a noun "Reference", if it concerns topics such as guide, reference guide.

Nearby Words: refer, referred, referenced, referential, referencing