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.
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.
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.