Dossier: meaning, definitions and examples

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dossier

 

[ หˆdษ”ห.seษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

document, report

A dossier is a collection of documents or files that contain detailed information about a particular subject, person, or event. It is often used in legal, governmental, or corporate settings to gather and organize pertinent information. Each dossier can include reports, correspondence, images, and other relevant materials. Dossiers serve as valuable references for decision-making or analysis. The term is commonly associated with intelligence and investigative activities.

Synonyms

document, file, portfolio, report

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer prepared a comprehensive dossier for the case.
  • The intelligence agency compiled a dossier on potential threats.
  • She kept a dossier of all her research findings.
  • The corporate dossier outlined the company's annual performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "dossier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dossiรช

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เคธเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dossier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพััŒั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dossier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใ‚ทใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dossier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dossier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dossier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dossier

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dossier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกฃๆกˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dossier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพััŒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dosye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dossier

Etymology

The word 'dossier' originates from the French term 'dossier', which translates to 'bundle of papers'. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin word 'dorsum', meaning 'back'. This reference to 'back' reflects how documents were often compiled and bound together at the back. The term emerged in English usage in the mid-19th century, particularly in the contexts of legal and governmental documentation. Over time, 'dossier' has become prominently used in various fields, including journalism, intelligence, and business, to refer to organized collections of information that serve specific purposes. The evolution of record-keeping practices and the increasing reliance on detailed documentation in professional settings have further solidified the use of the term in modern English.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,175, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.