filing

1 of 2

noun (1)

fil·​ing ˈfī-liŋ How to pronounce filing (audio)
1
: an act or instance of using a file
2
: a fragment rubbed off in filing
iron filings

filing

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: an act or instance of filing something
2
: a document filed

Examples of filing in a Sentence

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Noun
Including the information in a 10-K filing also increases the potential liability a company faces in providing the disclosures, which might prompt them to compile the information more carefully, said the SEC in its proposing release. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 Simpson, who runs Masters of Coin, said the VITA sites around metro Phoenix prepared a mere 5,000 returns over the first three weeks of the filing season, which began Jan. 29. The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024 Labor Board: In the latest sign of a growing backlash within corporate America to the federal agency that enforces labor rights, Amazon argued in a legal filing that the National Labor Relations Board was unconstitutional. Billy Witz, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 Excerpts of private emails Abdul allegedly sent Lythgoe and posts made on social media made by her that make reference to him are also cited in the filing. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024 Trump's team made the argument in a Monday court filing that responded to the gag order request from the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024 Other Charter executives included in the filing were president of technology and product Richard Geronimo, who received a pay package topping $53 million, and CFO Jessica Fischer, whose package totaled $28.8 million. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024 In a regulatory filing, staff for the MPSC noted Friday the pilot program for the first 10 miles will allow the company to evaluate the best path forward to continue burying power lines. Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of filing was in the 14th century

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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

filing

noun
fil·​ing
ˈfī-liŋ
: a small piece scraped off in filing
iron filings

Legal Definition

filing

noun
1
: an act or instance of filing something
2
: a document filed
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