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    Dossier

    /ˈdɔːseɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
    The investigator compiled a dossier on the suspect’s background and activities.
    A file containing detailed information or evidence related to a specific case or situation.
    The lawyer presented the dossier to the court to support her client's defense.
    An organized set of information that is assembled for analysis or reporting.
    Researchers put together a dossier of studies to highlight the impact of climate change.

    Etymology

    French, derived from 'dossier', meaning 'bundle of papers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dossier of evidence:
    a compilation of documents that serve as proof in a legal case.
    personnel dossier:
    a file containing the records and details of an employee.
    confidential dossier:
    a private file with sensitive information.

    Related Words

    file
    A collection of documents or information stored together.
    documentation
    The act of providing official information or records.
    report
    A document that presents information in an organized format.
    portfolio
    A collection of works or documents that showcase someone's skills.

    Slang Meanings

    A term used in law enforcement for an extensive background file.
    They pulled up my dossier to see my criminal history.
    Used informally to refer to a collection of information about someone.
    He had a dossier on all the candidates before the interview.