Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
depositories
Noun
/dɪˈpɒzɪtɔriz/
Definition
Places where things are stored or deposited for safekeeping.
Examples
- The bank serves as a depository for customers’ savings.
- Libraries can act as depositories for a wide range of books and academic materials.
- Data depositories keep important information secure for research purposes.
Meaning
Depositories are typically institutions or locations that hold and safeguard items, such as documents, money, securities, or other valuables.
Synonyms
- Storage facilities
- Repositories
- Caches
- Archives
- Safes
