filing

SayFY-lingUS/ˈfaɪlɪŋ/UK/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/

Pluralfilings (some meanings)

4 meanings of filing

1
noununcountable
The act of sorting and storing papers so they can be found later.
Like putting your toys back in labeled boxes so you can find them next time.
The filing of the new records took all afternoon.
She finished the filing before the office closed.
Similararchiving, storage
2
nouncountable
A tiny bit of metal or wood rubbed off by a file.
Like the tiny crumbs left behind when you sharpen a pencil.
A single filing fell from the blade onto the workbench.
He brushed the metal filings into a small pile.
Similarshaving, particle, sliver
3
nouncountable
A paper or form that has been officially turned in and kept on record.
Like turning in your homework so it's officially counted.
The company's tax filing was due last week.
She submitted her filing to the court on time.
Similarsubmission, document, report
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4
verb
Present participle of file. Use this -ing form for an action happening now.
She is filing the reports right now.
He is filing his nails at the desk.
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filing is a form of file

file, verb: To officially send in a form or a request to a court or government office. Full entry

Forms: filefiles he/she/itfiling -ing formfiled past tense, past participle
Spelling: file → filing: drop the e, add -ing

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