filing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of putting papers or digital files into a specific order so you can find them later.
the systematic process of arranging and storing documents or records in a specific order for future retrieval.
Simple“I spent the whole afternoon doing the filing because my desk was a mess.”
In context“The administrative assistant overhauled the entire filing system, transitioning from a chronological to an alphabetical arrangement to improve efficiency.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun for the general activity.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a formal document that has been sent to a court, government, or official office.
a formal document or record submitted to a legal or regulatory authority.
Simple“The company made a new filing with the tax office yesterday.”
In context“The court rejected the latest filing on the grounds that the evidence provided was insufficient to warrant a new hearing.”
UsageIn this sense, the noun is countable.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
very small pieces of metal or wood that are rubbed off when using a tool called a file.
small particles or shavings of material, typically metal, removed by the abrasive action of a file.
Simple“The magnet pulled the iron filings across the paper in a pattern.”
In context“The technician carefully swept away the metal filings to prevent them from contaminating the delicate internal components of the engine.”
UsageUsually used in the plural form.
“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.”