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Depository

/dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/

A place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping or preservation; a repository.

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📖 Definitions of "Depository"

noun

1
A place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping or preservation; a repository.
2
A trustee; a depositary.
"depository library"

🔄 Synonyms of "Depository"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
repositorynoun	(archiving, computing) A storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system.
depositnoun	(banking) Money placed in a bank account, as for safekeeping or to earn interest.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Depository"

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Word	Definition
repositorynoun	(archiving, computing) A storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system.
depositnoun	(banking) Money placed in a bank account, as for safekeeping or to earn interest.
depositional	Of, pertaining to, or in the nature of a deposit or a deposition.
depositingnoun	A deposition.
depositarynoun	One who receives goods or a deposit in trust.
dealernoun	One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman.
custodial	Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.
custodiannoun	A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
storenoun	(mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased.
safekeepingnoun	the act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
storagenoun	(uncountable) The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.
reservoirnoun	A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
warehousenoun	A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.
warehousingnoun	(logistics) The act of storing goods in a warehouse.
conservationnoun	The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.
preservationnoun	The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any ill.
trusteeshipnoun	(law) Office or function of a trustee.
baileenoun	(law) One who holds bailed property; one who takes possession of the property of another (called a bailor) in order to keep that property safe for the other.
collectionnoun	A set of items or amount of material procured, gathered or presented together.
custodynoun	The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.