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Files: meaning, definitions and examples

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files

 

[ faษชlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A collection of data or information that is stored on a computer under a specific name and directory.

Synonyms

data, documents, records

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to back up your files regularly.
  • The files are organized into different folders for easy access.
Context #2 | Noun

office

A folder or container used for storing papers and documents in an organized way.

Synonyms

binder, folder, portfolio

Examples of usage

  • The important files are kept in the filing cabinet.
  • Please put this document in the appropriate file.
Context #3 | Verb

computer

To store data on a computer by giving it a specific name and location.

Synonyms

archive, save, store

Examples of usage

  • Remember to file the report once you have finished.
  • I need to file these documents before the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "files" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arquivos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเค‡เคฒเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dateien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ file

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะนะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pliki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fichiers

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ archivos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dosyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soubory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรบbory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡ไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ datoteke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐะนะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fayllar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ archivos

Etymology

The word 'files' originates from the Old English word 'fฤ“ol', which means a written document or record. Over time, the term evolved to refer to collections of documents or data stored together. In the context of computers, 'files' became a fundamental concept for organizing and managing information. Today, files play a crucial role in various aspects of modern life, from personal document storage to data management in businesses and organizations.

See also: filer, filet, filing, misfile.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,969, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.