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filings

American  
[fahy-lingz] / ˈfaɪ lɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. particles removed by a file.


filings British  
/ ˈfaɪlɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. 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; file 2, -ing 1, -s 3

Example Sentences

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Premiums may decline slightly in 2026, judging from the filings that major insurers sent to state regulators, said Jeff Batiste, senior vice president and general manager for U.S. auto and home insurance at LexisNexis.

From MarketWatch

The founder of an undisclosed media company, identified in Warner’s filings as “Company C,” calls Warner Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels to discuss a potential deal for Warner’s cable channels, including CNN and Food Network.

From Los Angeles Times

They also take care of tax filings like the new tax credit for retirement-plan creation, which is $500 per year for three years.

From MarketWatch

The company, in regulatory filings, has cited Netflix’s stronger financial position.

From Los Angeles Times

Divorce filings show she didn’t graduate from college.

From Los Angeles Times