What does Filing mean?
Definitions for Filing
fil·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
filingnoun
the entering of a legal document into the public record
"he filed a complaint"; "he filed his tax return"
filingnoun
a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file
filingnoun
the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object)
filingnoun
preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc.
"I have some filing to do"
Wiktionary
filingnoun
Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.
The process left metal filings all over the bench and the part.
filingnoun
The act of storing documents in an archive; archiving.
ChatGPT
filing
Filing refers to the process of systematically organizing, storing, and maintaining important documents, records, or information in a way that they can be easily retrieved when needed. It can also refer to submitting a specific document or paperwork to a relevant authority or agency, such as filing a lawsuit, tax return, or application.
Webster Dictionary
Filing
of File
Filingnoun
a fragment or particle rubbed off by the act of filing; as, iron filings
Wikidata
Filing
In law, filing is the act of submitting a document to the clerk of a court for the court's immediate consideration and for storage in the court's files. Courts will not consider motions unless an appropriate memorandum or brief is filed before the appropriate deadline. Usually a filing fee is paid which is part of court costs.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Filing
Collections of related records treated as a unit; ordering of such files.
Editors Contribution
filing
To place a document within an electronic file in a systematic, structured, organized and neat manner.
Electronic filing on a server is so important within an organization.
Submitted by MaryC on March 15, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Filing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Filing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Filing in a Sentence
The company does not agree with the order and is filing the requisite representations with the authorities.
We are aware that an attorney has announced the filing of litigation against the University pertaining to the deaths of two of our students. We strongly disagree with the allegations as stated in the lawsuit and will defend the suit vigorously, as the litigation proceeds, it will become clear that Truman State University in Missouri is not responsible for the deaths of these students. We will not comment further on this pending litigation.
He's a disgruntled employee, i'm loathed to criticize people, even though I have vehement disagreements with them. We're going to be filing an answer. I'll be represented by Representative Lamborn House lawyers. And they feel that their case is extremely weak and that we will prevail. So we'll be, when we file the answer, that'll be another opportunity maybe to get into more details.
My filing date is January 15 in 2024, and I will make my decision maybe a little bit before that, but not until the end of the year, I can assure you.
Ukraine has sought additional time for the filing of its defence of six weeks until 27 May 2016, as the Claimant, The Law Debenture Trust Corporation plc, has not agreed to that request, no doubt at the instruction of the Russian Federation.
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