Meaning of the word dossier in English

What does dossier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dossier

US /ˈdɑː.si.eɪ/
UK /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/

Noun

a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject

Example:
The detective compiled a comprehensive dossier on the suspect.
Each student has a personal dossier containing their academic records.