file
noun
a folder, cabinet, or other container in which papers, letters, etc., are arranged in convenient order for storage or reference.
filer
-
a word derived from
file.
Example Sentences
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Next year, as a single filer, the surviving spouse will face higher tax on the same income, making this potentially their last bite of the low-tax apple.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
A filer can appeal to another justice if their application is denied.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Chinese tech giant Huawei has been the top filer since 2017, ahead of Samsung, Qualcomm and LG Electronics.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
The megabill sped up expiration of energy-efficient home-improvement tax breaks that provide dollar-for-dollar tax credits of up to $3,200 per filer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
This fee includes the cost of an acknowledgement of recordation which will be mailed to the filer after the Copyright Office records the NIE.
From Supplementary Copyright Statutes, US Copy. Office by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
