Fiche: meaning, definitions and examples

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fiche

 

[ fiʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

document, record

A fiche is a flat, thin piece of material, usually made of plastic or film, that is used to hold printed information or microfilm. It is often used in libraries and archives to store a large number of documents compactly and efficiently.

Synonyms

file, microfiche, sheet

Examples of usage

  • The library provided a fiche for viewing old newspapers.
  • He used a fiche to access the archived records easily.
  • Researchers often refer to microfiche for historical data.
Context #2 | Noun

information storage

Fiche can also refer to a sheet that contains a brief summary of information, often used in academic or professional settings. They are useful for quickly referencing key data without needing to access the full document.

Synonyms

brief, overview, summary

Examples of usage

  • The fiche summarized the study's findings.
  • She handed out fiches to her colleagues before the meeting.
  • Each fiche had crucial points for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "fiche" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ficha

🇮🇳 फिच

🇩🇪 Karte

🇮🇩 kartu

🇺🇦 карточка

🇵🇱 kartka

🇯🇵 カード

🇫🇷 fiche

🇪🇸 ficha

🇹🇷 fiş

🇰🇷 카드

🇸🇦 بطاقة

🇨🇿 ficha

🇸🇰 ficha

🇨🇳 卡片

🇸🇮 ficha

🇮🇸 kort

🇰🇿 карта

🇬🇪 ბარათი

🇦🇿 kart

🇲🇽 ficha

Etymology

The term 'fiche' is derived from the French word for 'card' or 'leaf,' referring to a sheet of paper or film. It entered the English language in the mid-20th century, initially relating to microfiche technology that allowed for the storage of documents in a compact format. This technology became popular in libraries and institutions as a means to preserve vast amounts of information without the physical bulk of traditional books and records. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass any thin sheet of material used for information storage, significantly impacting how researchers and professionals access data.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,772, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.