Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Files.
How to pronounce files:
US
Files - as a noun
A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
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A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
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Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
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A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
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Files - as a verb
Record in a public office or in a court of law
Example: "File for divorce"
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Smooth with a file
Example: "File one's fingernails"
Proceed in line
Example: "The students filed into the classroom"
File a formal charge against
Example: "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
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Place in a container for keeping records
Example: "File these bills, please"
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Example Sentences
"I need to organize my files before starting the project."
"The employee accidentally deleted important files from the computer."
"Please make sure to save your work and close all files before shutting down the computer."
"I keep all my important documents in digital files on my hard drive."
"The lawyer's office is filled with boxes of client files."
Word Game Points
Is FILES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, files is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FILES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FILES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, files is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFILES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is FILES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, files is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFILES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
