"working directory" meaning in English

See working directory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: working directories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} working directory (plural working directories)
  1. (computing) The current directory (container for files etc.), on which commands will operate unless otherwise specified. Categories (topical): Computing Translations (current directory): kuranta dosierujo (Esperanto)
    Sense id: en-working_directory-en-noun-CE3df-rZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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