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 at Companies House suggest that Hemroc Ltd and linked companies are involved in construction and hospitality.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act last week revealed conservative political consultant Stone has been commissioned through consulting firm the DCI Group to provide "public affairs services" to Myanmar's information ministry.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Filings remain roughly 87% lower than the peak of nearly 2.9 million in 2010.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

Filings in the First Brands bankruptcy show numerous hedge funds and bank-run funds around the world are among the company’s creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

These Filings Should be of true simple Iron, and not from Steel; and Care should be taken that it be not rusty, in which State it has very little Effect.

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

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