filings

American  

[fahy-lingz] / ˈfaɪ lɪŋz /

plural noun

1. particles removed by a file.

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filings British  

/ ˈfaɪlɪŋz /

plural noun

1. 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; file ², -ing ¹, -s ³

Example Sentences

The technology is helping summarize legal filings, prepare for hearings and map out decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The brand’s sales growth in Europe and the U.S. led Jacobson Group’s revenue to rise in 2024, the company said in September filings.

From The Wall Street Journal

But a growing contingent of judges are increasingly embracing AI to help them draft opinions, analyze court filings and quickly conduct legal research.

From The Wall Street Journal

Liens are recorded in state Uniform Commercial Code databases across the country, with the public filings intended to standardize interstate transactions and alert creditors about business debts and financial obligations.

From Los Angeles Times

In court filings, Zillow said the brokerage failed to show that Zillow’s rules harmed the housing market or that it has market power.

From Barron's