files
Folder contents digitally
Files are collections of data stored under a single name, whether physical documents in a folder or digital information on a computer.
To file is to organize documents into a system: She filed the receipts alphabetically.
You file a complaint, a lawsuit, or paperwork by formally submitting it.
A file is also a metal tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping: He used a file to remove the rough edges.
Single file means one behind another in a line.
Container for loose papers
- dossierFile of personal information
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
- recordsStored data or albums
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
archive · manuscript · report · brief · affidavit · deed · certificate · transcript
Coarse shaping tool
- grindCrush into particles
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- sharpenMake keener or finer
- deburrRemove rough edges
metal · teeth · coarse · fine · bastard · flat · round · triangular
Transfer data outward
- downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- formatArrangement and presentation style
PDF · JPEG · directory · filename · extension · compression · storage · attachment
Restricted from disclosure
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- restrictedLimited in scope
- redactedOfficially removed from view
clearance · shredder · locked · secure · private · subpoena · discovery · privileged
Sliding furniture compartment
- manilaYellowish-brown hemp material
- accordionBellows-driven reed instrument
- binderDevice securing loose pages
- clipboardRigid paper-holding surface
stapler · fastener · scanner · shredder · box · crate · trolley · shelf
Assign to distinct groups
- sortMethod of ordering
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- classifyArrange by shared traits
arrange · alphabetize · folder · subfolder · tab · divider · chronological · cross-reference
folder
Container for loose papers
- dossierFile of personal information
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
- recordsStored data or albums
cabinet · archive · manuscript · report · brief · affidavit · deed · certificate · transcript · ledger
rasp
Coarse shaping tool
deburr · metal · teeth · coarse · fine · bastard · flat · round · triangular · abrasive
upload
Transfer data outward
- downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- syncCoordinate timing or data
format · PDF · JPEG · directory · filename · extension · compression · storage · attachment · thumbnail
classified
Restricted from disclosure
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- restrictedLimited in scope
redacted · clearance · shredder · locked · secure · private · subpoena · discovery · privileged · encryption
drawer
Sliding furniture compartment
- manilaYellowish-brown hemp material
- accordionBellows-driven reed instrument
- binderDevice securing loose pages
clipboard · stapler · fastener · scanner · shredder · box · crate · trolley · shelf · lateral
categorize
Assign to distinct groups
classify · arrange · alphabetize · folder · subfolder · tab · divider · chronological · cross-reference · archive
- bureaucracybureaucracy, bureaucrat, bureaucrats, red tape, civil service
- Datadata points, datasets, data tables, database, databases
- desktop computingdesktop, mouse, keyboard, monitor, cursor
- multimediaaudio, video, images, graphics, animation
- classified recordsdocuments, dossiers, reports, intelligence, secrets
- compartmentscompartments, cubbies, cubbyholes, pigeonholes, niches
- single fileOne-person-wide formation
- nail fileKeratin-smoothing abrasive strip
- filing cabinetFurniture for organized papers
- on fileStored for retrieval
- file cabinetFurniture for storing documents
- file folderTabbed paper container
file, profile, filing, filed, defile, filet, profiles, profiling, profiled