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Definition of subfolder

subfolder

/ˈsʌbˌfoʊldɚ/
sub · fold · er
Plural:subfolders
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subfolder Lexical Profile

subfolder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In computing, a digital folder or directory that is located inside another folder within a hierarchical file system.

Example

"Please save all the project receipts in a separate subfolder so the accounting team can find them easily."

2

A smaller physical file folder placed inside a larger folder to subdivide and organize paper documents.

Example

"She organized the client's tax records by placing each year's statements into a labeled subfolder inside the main binder."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subfolder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subfolder
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