Directory and Reference manual

Directory noun - An alphabetical list of names and addresses.

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

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

Reference manual noun - A manual containing information organized in a summary manner.

Directory and reference manual are semantically related in guide topic. You can use "Directory" instead a noun phrase "Reference manual", if it concerns topics such as reference book.