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filing.

Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/UK
  1. Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.

    The process left metal filings all over the bench and the part.
  2. The act of storing documents in an archive; archiving.

  3. Something that has been officially filed; a document on file.

verb/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/UK
  1. present participle and gerund of file

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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