What does FILES mean?

Files

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A collection of related data or information that is stored together for easy reference and retrieval.
• Verb: To place or store (a document or information) in a file.

Pronunciations:

• US: /faɪlz/
• UK: /faɪlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "files" originated from the Middle English word "file," which means a line or row of people or things. It was later used to refer to a collection of papers or documents that are arranged in order for easy reference. Today, "files" is commonly used in the context of computer technology to refer to a collection of data or information that is stored on a computer.

Synonyms:

• Documents
• Papers
• Records
• Archives
• Dossiers

Related Words:

• Folder
• Boxer
• Drawer
• Table
• Index

Example Sentences:

• The files on her computer were organized by date and topic.
• He filed the report in the appropriate folder for future reference.
• She spent all day filing papers in the office.
• The company keeps files on all of its employees.
• He couldn find the file he was looking for on his computer.