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file signal

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Definition of file signal

: a small movable colored tab attached to a filed card or folder as a temporary indicator

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“File signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/file%20signal. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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