Filing

/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of submitting documents to a court or an official body.

The filing of the lawsuit was completed last week.

A collection of documents or papers kept in a particular order or system.

She organized the filing of all the client records to improve accessibility.

The manner in which documents are organized and stored.

Proper filing is crucial for maintaining efficient office operations.

The process of submitting required financial or legal documents to government agencies.

The tax filing deadline is approaching, and everyone needs to prepare their documents.

verb

To place documents in a particular order for storage or to submit them officially.

He is filing the reports in the cabinet for future reference.

To put in a specified order for storage or organization.

She is filing her paperwork alphabetically.

Late Middle English, from the verb 'file' meaning to arrange in a particular order.

paper filing

The process of sorting and storing physical documents.

filing system

A method of organizing files for easy access.

file

A collection of documents or records.

To file someone away.

He filed her away in his mind as just another option.

Filing noise.

The filing noise from the paper shredder was annoying.