Word: FILING
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Definition of FILING
- To commit (official papers) to some office.
- To place in an archive in a logical place and order
- To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
- To move in a file.
"The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full."
- To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
"I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring."
- To defile
- To corrupt
- 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."
- The act of storing documents in an archive; archiving.
- Something that has been officially filed; a document on file.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "filing", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "filing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FILING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FILING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FILING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FILING:
- # the filing effect
- # master of filing
- # playing with filing
- # in terms of filing
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