working directory

noun

The current directory (container for files etc.), on which commands will operate unless otherwise specified.

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Meanings

nounworking directory (plural working directories)

plural working directories

  1. computingThe current directory (container for files etc.), on which commands will operate unless otherwise specified.

Translations

Esperanto kuranta dosierujo
  • kuranta dosierujocurrent directory
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APA

working directory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/working%20directory

MLA

“working directory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/working%20directory. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “working directory,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/working%20directory.

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