Filed: meaning, definitions and examples

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filed

 

[ faษชld ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

Filed refers to the act of submitting documents or papers to a court or an authority for recognition or record-keeping. This term is often used in legal contexts, where it signifies the formal entry of a document into the official records of a particular jurisdiction. It can also apply to the act of organizing or arranging documents in a systematic manner within a space, whether physical or digital. The process of filing is crucial for maintaining order and accessibility in both legal and administrative procedures.

Synonyms

archive, enter, register, submit

Examples of usage

  • He filed the lawsuit last week.
  • The attorney filed a motion with the court.
  • All the necessary paperwork was filed in accordance with the regulations.
Context #2 | Noun

document organization

A filed document refers to a paper or electronic file that has been organized and stored for future reference. This term often pertains to office practices where documents are systematically categorized and stored in a filing system. File can also refer to physical containers like folders or cabinets used to keep these documents. In the business context, effective filing is essential for productivity and ensuring easy retrieval of important information.

Synonyms

archive, document, folder, record

Examples of usage

  • The folder contains all the filed documents.
  • Make sure the files are properly filed in the cabinet.
  • We need to create new files for the upcoming project.

Translations

Translations of the word "filed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒซใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท champ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pole

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pole

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ—ๆฎต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sviรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campo

Word origin

The word 'filed' originates from the Old French word 'filer,' which means 'to thread' or 'to string together.' This French term was derived from the Latin 'filare,' meaning 'to spin' or 'to draw out into a thread.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass the organization of documents, akin to bringing together a collection of items for systematic storage. The concept of filing is deeply interwoven with administrative practices and record-keeping from medieval times, where documents were physically organized and stored for future use. As bureaucracies and legal systems developed, the need for efficient filing methods became increasingly important, leading to the more formalized practices we see today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,141, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.