filing

/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: filings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mảnh vụn bị loại bỏ bằng file

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

The process left metal filings all over the bench and the part.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The act of storing documents in an archive; archiving.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

việc lưu trữ tài liệu trong kho lưu trữ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “filing” mean?

Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.

Is “filing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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