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File

/faɪl/

A collection of papers collated and archived together.

📖 Definitions of "File"

noun
  1. 1

    A collection of papers collated and archived together.

  2. 2

    A roll or list.

  3. 3

    Course of thought; thread of narration.

  4. 4

    An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.

    "I'm going to delete these unwanted files to free up some disk space."

verb
  1. 1

    To commit (official papers) to some office.

  2. 2

    To place in an archive in a logical place and order

  3. 3

    To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.

  4. 4

    (with for) To submit a formal request to some office.

    "She filed for divorce the next day."

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