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

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Etymology

Origin of filings

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

Example Sentences

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Filings show Gabbana told the company of his decision in December.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Filings also note a $1 million payment to Weiss that entailed compensation for family members and payments to his personal American Express card, and a $205,500 disbursement to Stitsky “including salary to a fictitious person.”

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Filings in a separate 2024 suit showed that Scott had taken out a $60,000 loan several months prior to signing the surrogacy contract; he defaulted and owes $51,205.80, according to the lender, SoFi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission said that the sovereign-wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar were contributing $24 billion, or nearly a quarter of the entire bid.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Take two Ounces of Filings of Iron; of Rue Leaves and Aniseed powdered, each half an Ounce.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

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