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filing

/ˈfaɪlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does filing mean?

noun, verb

The act of arranging or storing documents or papers in a systematic way, typically in a file or folder. To prepare and submit documents or papers, especially tax returns, to an official authority.

Example

"She spent the afternoon filing her tax return and sending it to the IRS."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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