mail directory

[/meɪl dɪˈrɛktəri/]
nounpl: mail directories
diretório de correio
1. A listing or database of mail addresses and contact information for individuals or organizations
The company published a mail directory to help customers locate branch offices.
A empresa publicou um diretório de correio para ajudar clientes a localizar filiais.
2. In computing, a folder or directory structure used to organize and store email messages
You can create a mail directory on your server to organize incoming messages.
Você pode criar um diretório de correio no seu servidor para organizar mensagens recebidas.
3. A reference book or online resource listing postal addresses and delivery information
The postal service maintains an updated mail directory for accurate delivery.
O serviço postal mantém um diretório de correio atualizado para entrega precisa.
In Brazil, mail directories are becoming increasingly digitalized through government postal services like the Correios. In the USA, the term is commonly used both for traditional postal address listings and modern email server directory structures in IT environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
address directorymailing listpostal directorycontact directory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretório de correio
Standard term used in postal and digital contexts
São Paulo
lista de endereços
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
directório de correios
Portuguese spelling variant, more formal usage
General USA
mail directory
Common in postal services and IT infrastructure

Related Words

address bookmailing addresspostal codeemail directorycontact management

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be in the mail directory
update the mail directory
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