Meaning & Definition of word "Filer"

Filer

/ˈfaɪlər/

1. A person or entity that submits a document or application, especially in a legal or official capacity.
- Example: The filer submitted the necessary paperwork to the court ahead of the deadline.
2. A person who organizes documents or materials, typically within an office or administrative context.
- Example: As a filer, her job was to ensure that all documents were categorized and easily accessible.
3. In the context of fishing, a filer may refer to a person or a tool used for storing or processing fish.
- Example: The filer expertly processed the catch of the day into neat, portion-sized fillets.

1. To organize or store documents or materials in a particular order.
- Example: He spent the afternoon filing the reports in alphabetical order.

●Derived from the verb 'to file', meaning to place documents in a particular order or to smooth a surface.

file a report:

to submit an official account of an event or situation.

file for divorce:

to submit legal documents to terminate a marriage.

file away:

to put documents in a storage system for later reference.

file:

To place documents in a specific location or order.

filing:

The action of arranging documents in an orderly manner.

Meaning: A person who is meticulous about organization.

● Example Sentence: He's such a filer; his desk is always perfectly arranged.

Meaning: An informal term for someone who regularly submits forms or applications.

● Example Sentence: She's a habitual filer when it comes to grants and funding.