Hierarchical file Computational Infrastructure
noun phrase
Definition: A file or file-organization scheme in which data items are arranged in a tree-like parent–child structure of directories, subdirectories, and files. In current technical usage, this concept is usually expressed through the terms hierarchical file system or hierarchical file structure [IBM].
Example in context: “A standardized, hierarchical file structure was implemented to organize the collection, processing, and integration of heterogeneous, longitudinal data types within and across diverse experimental models.” [Gaudio et al. 2024]
Synonyms: hierarchical file structure; hierarchical file system
Related terms: directory tree; file system; folder hierarch