folio

noun

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fo·lio | \ ˈfō-lē-ˌō

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 streamlined case snaps on and features a folio cover to protect the screen, which can also be folded to use as a stand. — Stephen Slaybaugh, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2022 Matthew Jocelyn, whose libretto boldly cuts and reweaves different folio versions of Shakespeare’s text, said hearing Clayton in the workshops was useful in both practical and intuitive ways. — New York Times, 24 May 2022 Bellroy Travel Folio Keep your passport, boarding documents, vaccine card and other travel essentials in one sleek spot with Bellroy’s leather folio. — Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2022 The folio part is a magnetic stand for the back side, which can snap flat or be extended, Microsoft Surface-style, as a leg to support the screen. — Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2022 The folio stand and keyboard—which are removable but do come bundled with the device—add another 0.95 pound. — Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2022 The travel folio with RFID protection fits two passports, four to eight credit cards, cash, boarding passes and other essential documents, while the wide-opening pouch is ideal for stowing away (and easily accessing) toiletries, cables and more. — Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2022 Three full-size portraits accompanied them to Washington, where they are joined by about a dozen 16th- and 17th-century folio-size paintings from the trove in the galleries’ storage. — Lee Lawrence, WSJ, 29 Jan. 2022 The magnets hold the stylus firmly in place (even with the iPad in a folio case) and when not in use, the stylus is safely out of the way. — Brad Moon, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021 See More

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