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

Later ethics filings show Blanche divested from the investments more than a month after he issued the memo.

From Salon

A defendant in federal custody for what authorities have called the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history was deported to Ecuador late last month, according to court filings, effectively ending the case against him.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, a judge will hold a hearing on the documentary that is produced by TV talkshow host Dr. Phil's son Jordan McGraw and his production company McGraw Media, court filings showed.

From Barron's

The number of people who made fresh filings for unemployment benefits rose to 200,000 in the week through Jan. 17, up from 199,000 a week earlier, the Labor Department said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

The motion asks for a Feb. 26 hearing for arguments on allowing the State Bar to review DTLA’s filings.

From Los Angeles Times