Filing

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of filing

noun a collection of papers or documents that are arranged in order for easy reference or storage

Example Sentences

A1 I need help with filing my taxes.

A2 The filing cabinet is full of important documents.

B1 She is responsible for filing paperwork in the office.

B2 The company is currently filing for bankruptcy.

C1 The lawyer is preparing the filing for the court case.

C2 The filing system in the office is very organized and efficient.

Examples of filing in a Sentence

formal The filing of the legal documents must be done before the deadline.

informal I need to get all my filing done before I can relax.

slang I'll take care of the filing, no worries.

figurative Filing away memories of that trip in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of filing

• past tense: filed
• plural: filings
• comparative: more filing
• superlative: most filing
• present tense: file
• future tense: will file
• perfect tense: have filed
• continuous tense: is filing
• singular: filing
• positive degree: filing
• infinitive: to file
• gerund: filing
• participle: filing

Origin and Evolution of filing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'filing' originated from the Old French word 'filer' meaning 'to string, to spin'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'filing' evolved to refer to the act of arranging documents or materials in a systematic way, particularly in a filing cabinet or folder.