fil·ing
| \ ˈfī-liŋ
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Definition of filing
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an act or instance of using a file
2
: a fragment rubbed off in filing
iron filings
filing
noun (2)Definition of filing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an act or instance of filing something
2
: a document filed
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“Filing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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