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file

/faɪl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A container for storing and organizing digital information.

    - "He saved important documents in a file."
    - "Please send me the file via email."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

document , paper
Rhymes
Words rhyming with file
pile , smile , pile up , wile
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. file (verb) : To arrange or line up in order

Variants
List of all variants of file that leads to same result
file , files , on file , filed , filing , filer , filers , file clerk , file clerks , file cabinet
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'file' comes from the Old English word 'fil', meaning 'thread' or 'line'. The term was later used to refer to a list or record, and eventually came to mean a container for digital information.

Trivia
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  1. The first computer program to use the term 'file' was the Compatible Time-Sharing System (CTSS) developed at MIT in the late 1950s.

  2. The term 'file' is also used in the context of legal proceedings, where a 'file' refers to a collection of documents related to a case.

Related Concepts
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  1. Database: A collection of data organized for easy access and manipulation.

  2. Cloud Storage: A method of storing digital files on remote servers, allowing users to access them from anywhere.

Culture
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The term 'file' has been used extensively in various forms of media and literature. In literature, files have been depicted as containers for important documents or records. In movies and TV shows, files have been used as a plot device to reveal crucial information or as a source of conflict.

How to Memorize "file"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a folder or container labeled 'file'.
    - Visualize digital information being stored inside the file.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'file' with the image of a computer folder.
    - Think of the word 'file' as a container for digital information.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Files Are Info Ready To Learn' to remember that a file is a container for digital information.

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