File
/faɪl/noun
A folder or box for holding loose papers that are organized.
Please, submit your documents in a file.
Often appears as...
- file a document
- file a report
verb
Submit (a legal document, application, or charge) to be placed on record by the appropriate authority.
She filed a lawsuit against the company.
Often appears as...
- file a lawsuit
- file an application
verb
Use a file to smooth or remove rough edges or small amounts from something.
She filed her nails before leaving for the party.
Often appears as...
- file the nails
- file down
noun
A tool with a rough surface for smoothing or removing small amounts from something.
He used a file to sharpen the knife.
Often appears as...
- needle file
- nail file
noun
A set of data in a computer, treated as a unit by the operating system.
Save the document as a file.
Often appears as...
- file format
- file size
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Arrange (documents) in convenient order for storage or reference.
The secretary filed all the letters alphabetically.
Often appears as...
- file away
- file in
noun
A folder or box for holding loose papers that are organized.
Please, submit your documents in a file.
Often appears as...
- file a document
- file a report
verb
Submit (a legal document, application, or charge) to be placed on record by the appropriate authority.
She filed a lawsuit against the company.
Often appears as...
- file a lawsuit
- file an application
verb
Use a file to smooth or remove rough edges or small amounts from something.
She filed her nails before leaving for the party.
Often appears as...
- file the nails
- file down
noun
A tool with a rough surface for smoothing or removing small amounts from something.
He used a file to sharpen the knife.
Often appears as...
- needle file
- nail file
noun
A set of data in a computer, treated as a unit by the operating system.
Save the document as a file.
Often appears as...
- file format
- file size
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Arrange (documents) in convenient order for storage or reference.
The secretary filed all the letters alphabetically.
Often appears as...
- file away
- file in
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Storage
Refers to tangible paper organization methods, not digital.
Could you retrieve the client's file from the cabinet?
Pro Tip 2/2Professional Term
Commonly used in office and administrative settings for paperwork handling.
Please file these documents before you leave today.
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Inside your computer -...
instructions to move your mouse around on the screen, to run that clock widget on your desktop, play your internet radio, manage the files you're editing on the hard drive, and much, much more. Your computer's CPU is one heck of a multitasker! "But oh my gosh there's a very important mouse click
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Michael McDaniel: Cheap,...
was bent over backwards to help us with anything we needed. So now we had a hangar space to work in, and prototypes to demo with. So in one year, we've negotiated manufacturing agreements, been awarded one patent, filed our second patent, talked to multiple people, demoed this to FEMA
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How computer memory...
In many ways, our memories make us who we are, helping us remember our past, learn and retain skills, and plan for the future. And for the computers that often act as extensions of ourselves, memory plays much the same role, whether it's a two-hour movie, a two-word text file,
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Got seeds? Just add...
To do this, we make a small cut or scratch into the seed coat. Be careful not to cut too deep! You don't want to damage the plant embryo inside. Another way is to file down the seed coat using sandpaper or a nail file. Once again, you don't want to file too much,
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Earworms: Those songs...
The last hundred years have seen an incredible proliferation of devices that help you listen to the same thing again and again. Records, cassettes, CDs, or streamed audio files. Have these technologies bread some kind of unique, contemporary experience,
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Troublesome Trespassers...
file copy of eyes McClure the guns come back clean but the trespassers aren't off the hook what I'm gonna give you is a citation for the motor vehicle trespass in the wildlife area okay that one empty magazines make sure all the guns are clear
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See an Apocalyptic World...
try to keep everything as as real as possible I messed up on the on the flat files because mine actually has five and I only made four I don't know why cuz they open and close anyone yeah they open and close and very important for a
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What does an alien look...
radiation and no oxygen any life that would live here would have to be a form of extreme file so this is a type of life that can survive in and might even actually require these kind of extreme conditions but how do we go about
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The evolution of the...
But flexibility was more important, especially for the on-the-go reader. As the book evolves and we replace bound texts with flat screens and electronic ink, are these objects and files really books? Does the feel of the cover
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Making Dinosaurs Come...
enough not to draw attention away from the dinosaur punchin is filing down part of the rib armature again this is specifically made like a piece of jewelry it has to hold a specific piece
Video examples
Inside your computer -...
instructions to move your mouse around on the screen, to run that clock widget on your desktop, play your internet radio, manage the files you're editing on the hard drive, and much, much more. Your computer's CPU is one heck of a multitasker! "But oh my gosh there's a very important mouse click
Video examples
Michael McDaniel: Cheap,...
was bent over backwards to help us with anything we needed. So now we had a hangar space to work in, and prototypes to demo with. So in one year, we've negotiated manufacturing agreements, been awarded one patent, filed our second patent, talked to multiple people, demoed this to FEMA
Video examples
How computer memory...
In many ways, our memories make us who we are, helping us remember our past, learn and retain skills, and plan for the future. And for the computers that often act as extensions of ourselves, memory plays much the same role, whether it's a two-hour movie, a two-word text file,
Video examples
Got seeds? Just add...
To do this, we make a small cut or scratch into the seed coat. Be careful not to cut too deep! You don't want to damage the plant embryo inside. Another way is to file down the seed coat using sandpaper or a nail file. Once again, you don't want to file too much,
Video examples
Earworms: Those songs...
The last hundred years have seen an incredible proliferation of devices that help you listen to the same thing again and again. Records, cassettes, CDs, or streamed audio files. Have these technologies bread some kind of unique, contemporary experience,
Video examples
Troublesome Trespassers...
file copy of eyes McClure the guns come back clean but the trespassers aren't off the hook what I'm gonna give you is a citation for the motor vehicle trespass in the wildlife area okay that one empty magazines make sure all the guns are clear
Video examples
See an Apocalyptic World...
try to keep everything as as real as possible I messed up on the on the flat files because mine actually has five and I only made four I don't know why cuz they open and close anyone yeah they open and close and very important for a
Video examples
What does an alien look...
radiation and no oxygen any life that would live here would have to be a form of extreme file so this is a type of life that can survive in and might even actually require these kind of extreme conditions but how do we go about
Video examples
The evolution of the...
But flexibility was more important, especially for the on-the-go reader. As the book evolves and we replace bound texts with flat screens and electronic ink, are these objects and files really books? Does the feel of the cover
Video examples
Making Dinosaurs Come...
enough not to draw attention away from the dinosaur punchin is filing down part of the rib armature again this is specifically made like a piece of jewelry it has to hold a specific piece
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Chris Eigeman
American Actor
If I can feel that actual people made the thing, and that they have deeply felt opinions about it, and care about this, and don't care about that and so on and so on - then I think it falls into the 'independent' file.
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George R. R. Martin
American Author
I have files, I have computer files and, you know, files on paper. But most of it is really in my head. So God help me if anything ever happens to my head!
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Tamron Hall
American Journalist
I date, don't get me wrong. I'm not up here filing my fingernails on a Friday night. I want to find someone to share my life with.
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Pinarayi Vijayan
Indian Politician
Government officials should recognize that the files in front of them represent very important issues in the lives of people.
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Martina Navratilova
American Tennis Player
Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.
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Charles Colson
American Lawyer
Deep Throat is a guy who could have your files and mine in his trust.
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Ken Thompson
American Scientist
We have persistant objects, they're called files.
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Harvey Fierstein
American Actor
How time files when you's doin' all the talking.
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W. Mark Felt
American Public Servant
The Bureau doesn't have any secret files.
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Aneurin Bevan
Welsh Politician
Poor fellow, he suffers from files.
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Chris Eigeman
American Actor
If I can feel that actual people made the thing, and that they have deeply felt opinions about it, and care about this, and don't care about that and so on and so on - then I think it falls into the 'independent' file.
Quote examples
George R. R. Martin
American Author
I have files, I have computer files and, you know, files on paper. But most of it is really in my head. So God help me if anything ever happens to my head!
Quote examples
Tamron Hall
American Journalist
I date, don't get me wrong. I'm not up here filing my fingernails on a Friday night. I want to find someone to share my life with.
Quote examples
Pinarayi Vijayan
Indian Politician
Government officials should recognize that the files in front of them represent very important issues in the lives of people.
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Martina Navratilova
American Tennis Player
Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.
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Charles Colson
American Lawyer
Deep Throat is a guy who could have your files and mine in his trust.
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Ken Thompson
American Scientist
We have persistant objects, they're called files.
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Harvey Fierstein
American Actor
How time files when you's doin' all the talking.
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W. Mark Felt
American Public Servant
The Bureau doesn't have any secret files.
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Aneurin Bevan
Welsh Politician
Poor fellow, he suffers from files.
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