Phrase guide

filing system

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of file system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: file system

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a system of classifying into files (usually arranged alphabetically)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: file system

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: classification system

History

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