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ex-directory

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective ex-directory has 1 sense
  1. ex-directory, not listed - (of telephone numbers) not in the telephone directory; "an ex-directory number" (British usage)
    Antonym: listed (indirect, via unlisted)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Ex-directory

Description:

Ex-directory refers to being purposely omitted or excluded from a telephone directory or publicly accessible contact list.

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Not listed or included in a telephone directory or public contact list.

2. Keeping one's telephone number and contact information confidential or hidden from public access.

Example Sentence: She keeps her phone number ex-directory to avoid unwanted sales calls.

Noun:

1. A person or business that has requested their contact information to be excluded from a phone directory.

Example Sentence: The ex-directory option allows individuals to maintain their privacy.

Verb:

1. The act of requesting to have one's contact information removed or hidden from a phone directory or public listing.

Example Sentence: They ex-directory their phone number to prevent unsolicited calls.

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