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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Trammell Crow declined to provide further details on the permit filing, including information on a construction timeline. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025 There are multiple ways to file taxes, including Direct File, a free online service from the IRS; tax filing software like TurboTax, TaxSlayer or TaxAct; hiring a professional tax preparer; or getting assistance from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025 In the hearings and filings that followed, Lewis continued to express concerns about the information that had not been presented at trial or sentencing. Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025 Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, joining several other national retailers in filing for bankruptcy and closing stores, including Joann Fabrics, Macy's, Kohl's and JCPenney. Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filing

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 16 Oct. 2025.

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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