Meaning of the word files in English

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files

Noun

1.

a folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy reference.

Example:
a file of correspondence

Verb

1.

place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order for preservation and easy reference.

Example:
the contract, when signed, is filed
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