folio

noun

fo·lio | \ ˈfō-lē-ˌō

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plural folios

Definition of folio

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a leaf especially of a manuscript or book

b : a leaf number

c : a page number

d : an identifying reference in accounting used in posting

2a : a sheet of paper folded once

b : a case or folder for loose papers

3a : the size of a piece of paper cut two from a sheet also : paper or a page of this size

b : a book printed on folio pages

c : a book of the largest size

4 : a certain number of words taken as a unit or division in a document for purposes of measurement or reference

folio

verb

folioed; folioing; folios

Definition of folio (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to put a serial number on each leaf or page of

Examples of folio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The Mujjo leather wallet case is a great alternative for those who don’t want to keep their iPhone in a folio and aren’t interested in Apple’s leather card wallet. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes, "The 13 Best iPhone 12 Pro Max Cases To Keep It Safe Until Your Next Upgrade," 1 Mar. 2021 The neat thing about Pipetto’s folio case is that the cover is multi-functional. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes, "The 13 Best iPhone 12 Pro Max Cases To Keep It Safe Until Your Next Upgrade," 1 Mar. 2021 Less than 200 copies of the elephant folio were ever made. — Marissa Fessenden, Scientific American, "Audubon's Birds Live On Long after His Death [Slide Show]," 17 May 2013 The company also sells various accessories, like a folio, the 2020 National Mah Jongg League card and a playing mat rack and pusher. — Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, "Dallas company criticized for "gentrifying" mahjong tiles," 5 Jan. 2021 For the busy executive: This leather-like folio Those with important notes to keep need an important place to keep them. — Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, "39 magical gifts every Disney lover will adore this holiday season," 13 Nov. 2020 This case covers your entire phone with a folio that keeps your screen clear and doubles as a wallet. — Ellen Mcalpine, CNN Underscored, "Protect your iPhone 12 with these stylish and rugged cases," 16 Oct. 2020 Add a keyboard folio case for protection or a detachable bluetooth keyboard with trackpad for laptop usability. — Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, "The best Cyber Monday 2020 deals for working from home," 30 Nov. 2020 Take a recent folio of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies that just sold at Christie’s. — James Tarmy, Bloomberg.com, "Retail Might Be Struggling, But the Rich Are Buying Rare Books," 9 Nov. 2020

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“Folio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folio. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.

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folio

noun

fo·lio | \ ˈfō-lē-ˌō

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Legal Definition of folio

: a certain number of words taken as a unit or division in a document for purposes of measurement or reference

Note: A folio by statutory provision generally consists of 100 words.

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