fil‧ing AC /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/ noun

1. [uncountable] the work of arranging documents in the correct files

2. filings [plural] small sharp bits that come off when a piece of metal is cut or filed:
iron filings

3. [countable] a document, report etc that is officially recorded:
a bankruptcy filing

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