Filing
/ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe act of submitting a document or claim officially.
/ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
The act of submitting a document or claim.
The filing of the patent application was a significant step.
💡 Simply: It's like handing in your homework or giving something important to the right people, like when you give your mom a permission slip.
👶 For kids: When you give a paper to someone official so they can keep it.
More Examples
The company's financial filing was reviewed by auditors.
The lawyer assisted with the filing of the lawsuit.
How It's Used
"The deadline for the tax filing is approaching."
"She completed the filing of the company's annual report."
A collection of documents arranged in a specific order.
/ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
A collection of documents.
The lawyer reviewed the complete filing of evidence.
💡 Simply: Imagine a box or folder where you keep important papers, like your school projects or your favorite stickers.
👶 For kids: A group of papers kept together.
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A thorough review of the filing revealed several discrepancies.
I need to find the filing in the cabinet.
How It's Used
"The company's confidential filing contained sensitive information."
The act of using a file to shape or smooth something.
/ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
The act of using a file or metal instrument
He was filing the sharp edges of the metal.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're smoothing out a rough piece of wood with a tool that has a rough surface.
👶 For kids: Using a rough tool to make something smooth.
More Examples
The carpenter was carefully filing the wooden planks.
She spent hours filing her nails.
How It's Used
"Filing the edge of the metal to make it smooth."
"Filing the wood to make a surface smooth."
Idioms & expressions
Filing a complaint
To formally lodge a grievance or accusation.
"She is planning on filing a complaint about the faulty product."
File for bankruptcy
To declare legal inability to pay debts and seek protection from creditors.
"The company was forced to file for bankruptcy due to mounting debts."
From Middle English *filing*, from the verb 'to file', which comes from Old French *filer* ('to string, thread'), ultimately from Latin *filum* ('a thread').
The term 'filing' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to the action of placing items on a string or wire, eventually evolving to its current meanings of formal submission and arranging documents.
Memory tip
Think of putting a paper *in a file* to remember the action.
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Word Origin
Root: filum