ファイルの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

FILE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun (1) verb (1) verb (2) verb (3) noun (2) noun (3) verb (4) noun (4) noun 8 noun (1) verb (1) verb (2) verb (3) noun (2) noun (3) verb (4) noun (4) Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical Legal Definition Legal More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical Legal More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In file 1 of 8 noun (1) ˈfī(-ə)l Synonyms of file 1 : a tool usually of hardened steel with cutting ridges for forming or smoothing surfaces especially of metal 2 : a shrewd or crafty person file 2 of 8 verb (1) filed ; filing transitive verb : to rub, smooth, or cut away with or as if with a file She filed her nails. file 3 of 8 verb (2) filed ; filing transitive verb chiefly dialectal : defile , corrupt file 4 of 8 verb (3) filed ; filing transitive verb 1 : to arrange in order for preservation and reference file letters 2 a : to place among official records as prescribed by law file a mortgage b : to send (copy) to a newspaper filed a story c : to return to the office of the clerk of a court without action on the merits 3 : to initiate (something, such as a legal action) through proper formal procedure threatened to file charges intransitive verb 1 : to register as a candidate especially in a primary election 2 : to place items in a file 3 : to submit documents necessary to initiate a legal proceeding file for bankruptcy filer ˈfī-lər noun file 5 of 8 noun (2) 1 : a device (such as a folder, case, or cabinet) by means of which papers are kept in order 2 a archaic : roll , list b : a collection of papers or publications usually arranged or classified added a reference to the employee's file c (1) : a collection of related data records (as for a computer) (2) : a complete collection of data (such as text or a program) treated by a computer as a unit especially for purposes of input and output see also: on file file 6 of 8 noun (3) 1 : single file 2 : any of the rows of squares that extend across a chessboard from one player's side to the other player's side file 7 of 8 verb (4) filed ; filing intransitive verb : to march or proceed in single file soldiers filing past on their way to the mess hall filé 8 of 8 noun (4) fi·​lé fə-ˈlā (ˌ)fē-ˈlā , ˈfē-(ˌ)lā variants or less commonly file : powdered young leaves of sassafras used to thicken soups or stews Synonyms of file Relevance Verb (1) rub sand polish sharpen grind scrape Noun (3) queue line column string row Verb (4) march stride See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of file in a Sentence Verb (1) beautifully filed nails that obviously had been done by a manicurist Noun (3) a long file of people waiting to get tickets to the game Verb (4) to the strains of that familiar music, this year's graduating class filed into the auditorium Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. 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Noun However, the queen reportedly kept a file with the names of all the women Philip had been involved with, a list that included at least a dozen women, including the mother of Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster , 2 May 2026 Wilcox is part of a panel of attorneys for the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union that represents the city’s rank-and- file cops. — Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2026 Verb Their immediate challenge is that the ruling came down well after filing deadlines for this year’s primary elections — and in some cases, after those primary elections have been held. — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune , 30 Apr. 2026 In 1997, Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, filed a wrongful death suit against Orlando Anderson, based on the prevailing theory that Anderson opened fire because Tupac Shakur and figures affiliated with the Bloods had assaulted him in the MGM lobby earlier that day. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2026 Noun However, the queen reportedly kept a file with the names of all the women Philip had been involved with, a list that included at least a dozen women, including the mother of Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster , 2 May 2026 Wilcox is part of a panel of attorneys for the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union that represents the city’s rank-and- file cops. — Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for file Word History Etymology Noun (1) and Verb (1) Middle English, from Old English fēol ; akin to Old High German fīla file Verb (2) Middle English, from Old English fȳlan , from fūl foul Verb (3) and Noun (2) Middle English, from Medieval Latin filare to string documents on a string or wire, from filum file of documents, literally, thread, from Latin; akin to Armenian ǰil sinew Noun (3) and Verb (4) Middle French, from filer to spin, draw out, from Late Latin filare , from Latin filum Noun (4) Louisiana French, from French, past participle of filer to twist, spin First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (1) 13th century, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) 12th century, in the meaning defined above Verb (3) 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (2) 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (3) 1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (4) 1614, in the meaning defined above Noun (4) 1806, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of file was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing file circular file cross - file data file file / bring (a) suit file cabinet file clerk file for bankruptcy file / initiate a lawsuit Indian file nail file on file pre - file rank and file rat - tail file single file sub - file the rank and file vertical file zip file See More Rhymes for file aisle bile chyle guile heil isle kyle mile pile rile smile stile See All Rhymes for file Browse Nearby Words Filchner Ice Shelf file filé See all Nearby Words Articles Related to file Tech-y Terms Are Older Than You Think People have been blogging since the 18th century. Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “File.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/file. Accessed 3 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition file 1 of 6 noun ˈfīl : a usually steel tool with sharp ridges or teeth on its surface for smoothing hard substances file 2 of 6 verb filed ; filing : to rub, smooth, or cut away with a file file 3 of 6 verb filed ; filing 1 : to arrange in order for keeping or reference 2 : to enter or record as required by law file 4 of 6 noun 1 : a device (as a folder, case, or cabinet) for keeping papers or records in order 2 a : a collection of papers or records arranged in order b : a collection of data considered as a unit (as for a computer) file 5 of 6 noun : a row of persons, animals, or things arranged one behind the other file 6 of 6 verb filed ; filing : to march or proceed in file Etymology Noun Old English fēol "tool for smoothing rough edges" Verb Middle English filen "to arrange (documents) in order," from Medieval Latin filare "to thread documents on a string," derived from Latin filum "thread" — related to file entry 5 Noun from early French file "a row of things," from filer (verb) "to spin," derived from Latin filum "thread" — related to file entry 3 Medical Definition file noun ˈfī(ə)l 1 : a tool usually of hardened steel with cutting ridges for forming or smoothing surfaces (as of a tooth) 2 : a narrow instrument for shaping fingernails with a fine rough metal or emery surface file transitive verb filed ; filing Legal Definition file 1 of 2 verb filed ; filing transitive verb 1 a : to submit (a legal document) to the proper office (as the office of a clerk of court) for keeping on file among the records especially as a procedural step in a legal transaction or proceeding filed a tax return a financing statement filed with the Secretary of State filing a notice of appeal also : record filed a mortgage in the Registry of Deeds Note: In nearly all cases, a document is deemed to be filed when it is actually received by the office to which it is directed. A few cases, however, have held that a document is filed upon the mailing of it. b : to place (as a document) on file among the records of an office especially by formally receiving and endorsing a complaint filed by the clerk despite the absence of the filing fee 2 : to return (the documentation in a case) to the records of a clerk of court without any determination of the case broadly : to conclude (a case) without a determination on its merits 3 : to initiate (a judicial or administrative proceeding) by submitting the proper documents or following proper procedure : bring threatened to file charges two separate actions were filed by representatives of the estates — J. H. Friedenthal et al. intransitive verb 1 : to register as a candidate especially in a primary election 2 : to place items in a file file 2 of 2 noun : a collection of papers or publications usually arranged or classified specifically : the papers that make up the record of a case More from Merriam-Webster on file Nglish: Translation of file for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about file Last Updated: 3 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Merriam-Webster unabridged More from Merriam-Webster Word of the Day métier See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! Popular in Grammar & Usage See More More Commonly Mispronounced Words 5 Verbal Slip Ups and Languag