Files
/ˈfaɪlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Documents or records kept for legal reference or evidence.
The attorney reviewed the case files before the trial.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of file, meaning to submit or formally record a document with a legal authority.
She files the paperwork every month to comply with regulations.
Forms
- file
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'files' refers to multiple documents; as a verb, it is the present tense third-person singular of 'file.' Distinguish between physical or digital collections (n.) and the act of submitting (v.).
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