Filing Definition & Meaning

filing
noun
  1. the entering of a legal document into the public record; "he filed a complaint"; "he filed his tax return"
  2. a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file
  3. the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object)
  4. preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc.; "I have some filing to do"

"Filing" in song lyrics

See how filing is used in real songs:

  • "You was a manget, and a girl was a metal filing"
    Special Ed — Hoedown
  • "free electronic tax filing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "amnesty tax filing 2003"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "filing"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "filing" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for filing to find words that pair well.

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