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

Example Sentences

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As for the Cybercab, recent filings with U.S. regulators have given investors a full look at the technical specifications of the two-seat vehicle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

It is days old as a public company, and according to its IPO filings, the company lost $4.9 billion in 2025.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The court filings said that Roa denied any involvement in the conspiracy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Last year, the AI business brought in $3.2 billion in revenue but reported $6.4 billion in losses, according to securities filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The ground was covered in a gritty black dust, like iron filings.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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