filings
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B2
/ˈfaɪlɪŋz/
(filing)
small particles or official documents
Etymology
Etymology Information
'filing' originates from the Old English word 'fīlian,' where 'fīl' meant 'file.'
Historical Evolution
'fīlian' transformed into the Middle English word 'filen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'filing.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to smooth or shape with a file,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'documents submitted officially.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small particles or shavings removed from a material, typically metal, by a file.
The mechanic brushed away the metal filings from the workbench.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45