Word
filing
Phoneticsfil·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfaɪɫɪŋ/
UK/fˈaɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
01organizing documents
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of putting papers or digital files into a specific order so you can find them later.
n. the systematic process of arranging and storing documents or records in a specific order for future retrieval.
“I spent the whole afternoon doing the filing because my desk was a mess.”
“The administrative assistant overhauled the entire filing system, transitioning from a chronological to an alphabetical arrangement to improve efficiency.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun for the general activity.
Synonyms
02official document
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a formal document that has been sent to a court, government, or official office.
n. a formal document or record submitted to a legal or regulatory authority.
“The company made a new filing with the tax office yesterday.”
“The court rejected the latest filing on the grounds that the evidence provided was insufficient to warrant a new hearing.”
Usage
In this sense, the noun is countable.
Synonyms
03tiny metal pieces
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Science Technical
n. very small pieces of metal or wood that are rubbed off when using a tool called a file.
n. small particles or shavings of material, typically metal, removed by the abrasive action of a file.
“The magnet pulled the iron filings across the paper in a pattern.”
“The technician carefully swept away the metal filings to prevent them from contaminating the delicate internal components of the engine.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form.
Real-World Examples
“It has made court filings in New York, Florida and Colorado to obtain papers it may submit to Swiss courts seeking criminal charges.” “Uefa’s filing also requests information from other related parties, including JP Morgan.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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