FILE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FILE?

Need another word that means the same as “file”? Find 45 synonyms and 30 related words for “file” in this overview.

The synonyms of “File” are: indian file, single file, file cabinet, filing cabinet, data file, folder, portfolio, binder, box, document case, dossier, document, record, report, case history, case study, batch of data, text, register, charge, lodge, file away, categorize, classify, organize, put in place, put in order, order, arrange, catalogue, tabulate, index, pigeonhole, apply, put in, sign up, ask, bring, press, place, lay, prefer, put forward, present, submit

File as a Noun

Definitions of "File" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “file” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other.
• A number of issues and responsibilities relating to a particular policy area.
• A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together.
• A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal.
• A folder or box for holding loose papers together and in order for easy reference.
• Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order.
• A collection of information about a particular person or thing.
• A collection of data, programs, etc. stored in a computer's memory or on a storage device under a single identifying name.

Synonyms of "File" as a noun (18 Words)

batch of data	All the loaves of bread baked at the same time.
binder	A bookbinder.
box	The quantity contained in a box. The new model is half the cost of an equivalent IBM box.
case history	Nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence.
case study	A statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument.
data file	A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
document	A computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters.
document case	A computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters.
dossier	A collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person’s record. A dossier of complaints.
file cabinet	Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order.
filing cabinet	The entering of a legal document into the public record.
folder	A small book usually having a paper cover.
indian file	Any of the languages spoken by Amerindians.
portfolio	Denoting or engaged in an employment pattern which involves a succession of short-term contracts and part-time work, rather than the more traditional model of a single job for life. She had a portfolio of crayon portraits.
record	Sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove. There is no record of his having graduated.
report	The act of informing by verbal report. All our horses are very gentle and are accustomed to hearing the report of a 22.
single file	A base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base.
text	A textbook. He took as his text the fact that Australia is paradise.

Usage Examples of "File" as a noun

• MI5 were keeping a file on him.
• What progress has the Prime Minister made on the unity file?
• A file of correspondence.
• You can save the file to your hard disk.

File as a Verb

Definitions of "File" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “file” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Proceed in line.
• Submit (a legal document, application, or charge) to be placed on record by the appropriate authority.
• Record in a public office or in a court of law.
• File a formal charge against.
• Place in a container for keeping records.
• (of a reporter) send (a story) to a newspaper or news organization.
• Smooth with a file.
• Place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order.

Synonyms of "File" as a verb (27 Words)

apply	Apply to a surface. Apply a principle.
arrange	Arrange thoughts ideas temporal events. They arranged to meet at eleven o clock.
ask	Require or ask for as a price or condition. I asked him to call the manager.
bring	Bring into a different state. Bring comments.
catalogue	Enter an item in a catalogue. The report catalogues dangerous work practices in the company.
categorize	Place in a particular class or group. Children learn early on to categorize.
charge	Cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on. I need to charge my car battery.
classify	Declare unavailable, as for security reasons. How would you classify these pottery shards are they prehistoric.
file away	Record in a public office or in a court of law.
index	Adjust through indexation. She offered help in indexing my text book on bookselling.
lay	Lay eggs. Lay a fire.
lodge	Be a lodger stay temporarily. The variety is high yielding but it has mostly lodged.
order	Bring order to or into. She ordered him to do the shopping.
organize	Coordinate the activities of (a person or group) efficiently. We all believed in the need to organize women.
pigeonhole	Put a document in a pigeonhole. I was pigeonholed as a youth writer.
place	Place somebody in a particular situation or location. They placed a contract for three boats.
prefer	Give preference to one creditor over another. We prefer sleeping outside.
present	Present somebody with something usually to accuse or criticize. We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason.
press	Manufacture something especially a record by moulding under pressure. Winnie pressed his hand.
put forward	Formulate in a particular style or language.
put in	Put into a certain place or abstract location.
put in order	Formulate in a particular style or language.
put in place	Put into a certain place or abstract location.
register	Entrust a letter or parcel to a post office for transmission by registered post. Her surprise did not register.
sign up	Engage by written agreement.
submit	Refer for judgment or consideration. He submitted himself to a body search.
tabulate	Shape or cut with a flat surface. The system is designed to enable users to extract analyse and tabulate data.

Usage Examples of "File" as a verb

• File a complaint.
• The company had filed for bankruptcy.
• Criminal charges were filed against the firm.
• The students filed into the classroom.
• He still had the moment filed away in his memory.
• File one's fingernails.
• File for divorce.
• The contract, when signed, is filed.

Associations of "File" (30 Words)

annotate	Add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments. He annotated on what his teacher had written.
archive	Put into an archive. The entire directory will be archived.
book	A bookmaker s record of bets accepted and money paid out. Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo.
bookmark	A record of the address of a website, file, or other data made to enable quick access in future. Fans will want to bookmark this site.
briefcase	A case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books.
brochure	A small book usually having a paper cover. A holiday brochure.
catalogue	Make a catalogue compile a catalogue. The picture was withdrawn before being catalogued.
compile	Collect (information) in order to produce a list or book. This allows you to create programs and compile them.
corpus	Capital as contrasted with the income derived from it. He edited the Hemingway corpus.
datum	An item of factual information derived from measurement or research. An accurate datum is formed by which other machining operations can be carried out.
descriptive	Of or relating to an approach to linguistic analysis that aims at the description of a language’s forms, structures and usage. The text contains some good descriptive passages.
desktop	The working area of a computer screen regarded as a representation of a notional desktop and containing icons representing items such as files. You can now have multiple overlapping windows on the desktop.
directory	A listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk.
discography	The study of musical recordings and compilation of descriptive catalogues. His discography is overwhelmingly classical.
dossier	A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject. We have a dossier on him.
edit	A change or correction made as a result of editing. This is ELLE s personal Autumn Winter 2012 edit.
folder	Covering that is folded over to protect the contents.
format	The organization of information according to preset specifications usually for computer processing. How to format a document.
index	Record names subjects etc in an index. The Supreme Soviet passed legislation indexing wages to prices.
instructions	A manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it.
leaflet	Distribute leaflets to people or an area. Pick up a leaflet from your local branch.
lexicographer	A compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language.
listing	A selvedge of a piece of fabric.
page	Assign numbers to the pages in a book or periodical paginate. A text file reader enables you to page through the authors text file using indexes.
paperwork	Work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc. Keep all the paperwork involved with any purchase especially the invoice.
peruse	Examine carefully or at length. I perused several online reviews.
philology	Literary or classical scholarship.
record	Sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove. A record of meter readings.
sampling	(statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study. Five random samplings collected from wild cats.
text	A text message. Just give us a call or send us a text.