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Subfolder vs Folder - What's the difference?

subfolder | folder |

In computing terms the difference between subfolder and folder

is that subfolder is a folder within another folder while folder is a virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

subfolder

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (computing) A folder within another folder.

    • Synonyms

    * subdirectory

    folder

    English

    (wikipedia folder)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
    • I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder .
  • (computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.
    • My essays are in the folder named "Essays"
  • A machine or person who folds things.

    • Synonyms

    * directory (3)

    Anagrams

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