File

/faΙͺl/

The meaning and definition of File, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
    β€œI'm going to delete these unwanted files to free up some disk space.”
  2. A collection of papers collated and archived together.
verb
  1. (with for) To submit a formal request to some office.
    β€œShe filed for divorce the next day.”
  2. To commit (official papers) to some office.
Synonyms document paper

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