filing

1 of 2

noun (1)

fil·​ing ˈfī-liŋ 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Common problems include over-filing of the nail plate, improper gel removal that leads to peeling or picking, concerns about UV lamp exposure and ongoing dehydration of the nail plate under the polish. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

In the filing, Will provided his account of a June 3 altercation between him, Victoria and Sandoval. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

The filing doesn't specify a dollar amount for the deal between the district and O'Hara, who is represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

According to a recent analysis from Pogue at Georgetown, early insurance rate filings for 2027 show that rates will be going up again next year. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 26 June 2026

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

Phrases Containing filing

• filing cabinet

Rhymes for filing

• piling
• smiling
• styling
• tiling
• beguiling
• compiling
• profiling
• refiling
• reviling
• stockpiling
• unsmiling
• reconciling

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