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Meaning of file
A collection of papers or electronic documents, especially in a systematic order
Etymology of file
The word "file" originated from Old French "filer", meaning "to slide" or "to move smoothly", which is derived from Latin "filum", meaning "thread" or "string"
Historically, the word "file" referred to a thread or string used to hang papers or documents, and later it evolved to refer to the collection of papers or documents themselves
Synonyms
Definitions
- A collection of papers or electronic documents, especially in a systematic order
- * A line of people or things waiting or arranged in order
- * A metal tool used for cutting or shaping, typically with a rough surface
- * To arrange papers or documents in order, typically in a systematic way
Usage Examples
- The company keeps a file on each employee, including their performance reviews and salary history
- * The police have a file on the suspect, detailing their past crimes and arrests
- * The lawyer spent hours reviewing the files and preparing for the court case
Antonyms
disarray
mess
chaos
disorder
confusion
clutter
jumble
mixture
medley
assortment
hodgepodge
mishmash
turmoil
upheaval
pandemonium
bedlam
anarchy
lawlessness