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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The economic impacts could be devastating for the Baltimore region, the filing says. Lea Skene, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024 In previous filings, GOPL has argued that it shouldn't be held liable for the crash that left six construction workers dead and a length of the bridge wiped out. Luke Barr, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024 More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024 According to the filing, Grayscale will contribute 10% of the assets of GBTC to the new version named Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC). Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024 After that, the judge in the case, Mary Marlowe Sommer, could then make a decision based on the filings or schedule a hearing to allow attorneys for both sides to argue their points. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 The restructuring will cost the company a one-time charge of approximately $1.6 million during the second quarter of 2024, according to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024 In Arizona, the Maricopa County Recorder's Office launched a new alert system last year to fight a rising number of title fraud schemes made easier by electronic filings. Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024 In the review of merger filings, in addition to a notification form, the law requires a company to turn over documents including studies, analyses and reports prepared for the company’s board or executives about a deal. Leah Nylen, Fortune, 11 Apr. 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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Cite this Entry

“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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