files

Definition

Plural of 'file'. A file can be a set of stored information, especially on a computer, a collection of papers about a person or subject, or a tool used for smoothing or shaping a surface.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly, 'files' means computer documents. In office or legal contexts, it often means records or case documents. As tools, 'files' is less common in everyday speech and usually needs context, such as 'nail files' or 'metal files'.

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