filings

American

[fahy-lingz] / ˈfaɪ lɪŋz /

plural noun

particles removed by a file.

filings British

/ ˈfaɪlɪŋz /

plural noun

shavings or particles removed by a file

iron filings

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of filings

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at file ², -ing ¹, -s ³

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New campaign finance filings revealed that much of the advertising flurry was funded by one highly motivated donor: Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

But with third-quarter fundraising filings now coming in, we can see the deal that was struck:

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported in May that Edens, who isn’t named in court filings, is that victim.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

These real-money portfolios — tracked via public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, disclosures and linked accounts — can be copied for a $9.99 monthly subscription fee.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

We lean towards him a little, iron filings to his magnet.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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