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The phrase "acted as a directory" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a person, organization, or system that provides guidance or information, similar to how a directory functions.
Example: "The new software acted as a directory for all the available resources within the organization."
Alternatives: "served as a guide" or "functioned as a reference".
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It instead acted as a directory of sources from which to download illegal files.
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Apparently, another's gaze direction may act as a directory to potentially important events, but not as an indicator for a potential food source.
The website does not actually store music, video and other files, but acts as a central directory that helps users locate particular files on BitTorrent, a popular file-sharing network.
Core to that tale of two hackers is a layer of the Web that acts as a digital directory assistance, the Domain Name System.
The newly launched service Vimbly acts as both a directory and a reservation service for activities and hobbies in New York City.
It acted as a form of welfare.
We acted as a middleman".
Gertie acted as a switch.
She also acted as a midwife.
Jeffrey Norskog acted as a video associate producer.
This acted as an economic stimulus.
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