filer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who sorts, classifies, or files documents or information.

  - "The filer in the office ensures that all documents are properly filed."
  - "I spent hours filing papers for my tax return."
  - "The filer position in a library requires great attention to detail."

• verb

  To move or arrange something in a systematic way, especially in files or folders.

  - "Please file this document under 'Finance'."
  - "Can you file these emails in order of receipt?"
  - "The old records need to be filed away in the archive."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with filer
reeler , feeler , dealer , peeler , keeler

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. file (en) : A flat, thin piece of material, typically of wood, plastic, or metal, used as a covering or lining.
   

2. file (en) : To move or go in a line or procession.
   

3. filler (en) : Something that is added to fill a space or to make up numbers or quantities.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. file (en) : A flat, thin piece of material, typically of wood, plastic, or metal, used as a covering or lining.
   

2. file (en) : To move or go in a line or procession.
   

3. filler (en) : Something that is added to fill a space or to make up numbers or quantities.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of filer that leads to same result
file , filed , filer , filers , files , filing , rank and file , rank and filer , rank and filers , rank and files , rank-and-file

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Forms

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filer (noun), files (verb), filing (noun)

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Etymology

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The word 'filer' comes from the Old French word 'filer', which means 'to thread' or 'to line up'. It is related to the Latin word 'filum', meaning 'thread'. The concept of filing documents likely developed from the practice of threading documents onto spools or rolls for easy storage and retrieval.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'filer' is often used in the context of libraries and offices, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to anyone who sorts or arranges things.

2. In the early days of computing, 'filing' was a common term for storing data on magnetic tape or other storage media.

3. The term 'filer' is also used in the world of fishing to describe a type of fish trap.

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Related Concepts

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1. document management: The process of creating, receiving, storing, and managing documents and records.

2. information organization: The process of organizing, classifying, and storing information for easy retrieval and use.

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Culture

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The term 'filer' has been used in various forms of literature and art. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout describes her father as a 'filer' of papers in his law office. In art, the term 'filer' can refer to a type of decorative trim or edging, such as the fillet used in architecture and pottery.

How to Memorize "filer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sitting at a desk, sorting through papers and filing them away in folders.
   - Visualize a long line of people, each filing into a room one by one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'filer' with the image of a filing cabinet.
   - Think of the word 'filer' as someone who keeps things organized.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym F.I.L.E. to remember the meaning of 'filer': File, Information, Line, and Edit.
   - Create a mental image of a person filing papers to help remember the definition.

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