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Definition of file



Overview of noun file

The noun file has 4 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (17) file, data file

(a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together)

2. (1) file, single file, Indian file

(a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other)

3. (1) file, file cabinet, filing cabinet

(office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order)

4. (1) file

(a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal)


Overview of verb file

The verb file has 5 senses? (first 5 from tagged texts)
1. (50) file, register

(record in a public office or in a court of law; "file for divorce"; "file a complaint")

2. (10) file

(smooth with a file; "file one's fingernails")

3. (3) file

(proceed in line; "The students filed into the classroom")

4. (2) charge, lodge, file

(file a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife")

5. (1) file, file away

(place in a container for keeping records; "File these bills, please")