file : Idioms & Phrases

• noun a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available
  anonymous ftp.
  

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• noun a text file that contains only ASCII characters without special formatting
  

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• noun (computer science) a computer file dedicated to storing and updating computer backups
  

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• a file intermediate between the coarsest and the second cut.

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• etc. See under Bastard, Cross, etc.

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• noun (computer science) a computer file containing machine-readable information that must be read by an application; characters use all 8 bits of each byte
  

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• noun a file with parallel edges
  

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• noun a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish
  waste-paper basket; wastebasket; wastepaper basket; waste basket.
  

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• noun (computer science) a file maintained in computer-readable form
  

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• noun (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file
  computer filename; computer file name; filename.
  

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• a double convex file, used in dressing out the arms or crosses of fine wheells.

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• a file having two sets of teeth crossing obliquely.

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• verb have one's name listed as a candidate for several parties
  register.
  

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• noun a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
  file.
  

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• noun (computer science) a file server that can be used only as a file server
  

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• noun (computer science) a computer file containing relatively transient data about a particular data processing task
  detail file.
  

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• noun (computer science) a computer file stored on a magnetic disk and identified by a unique label
  

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• noun the part of a floppy disk or hard disk where information is stored about the location of each piece of information on the disk (and about the location of unusable areas of the disk)
  

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• verb place in a container for keeping records
  file.
  
  • File these bills, please
• verb put into an archive
  archive.
  

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• a steel blank shaped and ground ready for cutting to form a file.

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• noun office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
  file; file cabinet.
  

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• noun a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization
  file clerk; filer.
  

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• a maker of files.

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• the act of firing by file, or each file independently of others.

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• noun folder that holds papers together in a filing cabinet
  

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• verb enter by marching in a file
  

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• the soldier at the front of any file, who covers and leads those in rear of him.

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• the marching of a line two deep, when faced to the right or left, so that the front and rear rank march side by side. Brande & C.

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• noun (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file
  computer filename; computer file name; filename.
  

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• noun a string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename
  extension; filename extension.
  
  • most applications provide extensions for the files they create
  • most BASIC files use the filename extension .BAS

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• verb march out, in a file
  

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• noun (computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources
  

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• noun a system of classifying into files (usually arranged alphabetically)
  file system.
  

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• noun protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network
  FTP.
  

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• adjective satellite resembling a file
  

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• noun office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
  file; file cabinet.
  

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• noun a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization
  file clerk; filer.
  

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• noun a system of classifying into files (usually arranged alphabetically)
  file system.
  

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• the first men on the right, and the last on the left, of a company, battalion, etc.

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• noun a file with two flat surfaces
  

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• a file wider than its thickness, and of rectangular section. See File.

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• noun a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
  Indian file; file.
  

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• single file; arrangement of persons in a row following one after another, the usual way among Indians of traversing woods, especially when on the war path.

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• a line of men marching one behind another; a single row.

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• noun (computer science) a computer file that contains data that serve as input to a device or program
  input data.
  

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• noun a fragment of iron rubbed off by the use of a file
  

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• (Metal Working), a process of drilling or filing in which the action of the tool is directed or limited by a jig.

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• . See Illust. of File.

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• noun (computer science) a computer file that is used as the authority in a given job and that is relatively permanent
  main file.
  

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• noun (computer science) a computer file that is used as the authority in a given job and that is relatively permanent
  main file.
  

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• noun a fragment of metal rubbed off by the use of a file
  

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• noun a file of mug shots (pictures of criminals that are kept on file by the police)
  mug book.
  

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• a muster roll.

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• noun (computer science) a file server that can be used simultaneously as a workstation
  

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• preserved in an orderly collection.

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• noun (computer science) a computer file that contains data that are the output of a device or program
  

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• noun the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army)
  rank.
  
  • the strike was supported by the union rank and file
  • he rose from the ranks to become a colonel
• noun people who constitute the main body of any group
  

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• . (a) The body of soldiers constituing the mass of an army, including corporals and privates. Wilhelm. (b) Those who constitute the bulk or working members of a party, society, etc., in distinction from the leaders.

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• noun a thin round file shaped like the tail of a rat
  

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• noun (computer science) a file that you can read but cannot change
  

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• noun a file with a circular cross section; used to file the inside of holes
  

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• a three-cornered file, such as is used for sharpening saw teeth.

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• a file having teeth of a grade next finer than bastard.

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• noun a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
  Indian file; file.
  

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• . See under 1st File.

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• . See the Note under 4th File.
• a file having only one set of parallel teeth; a float.

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• . See Illust. (i) of File.

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• a file having teeth so fine as to make an almost smooth surface.

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• noun the disk space that is set aside for virtual memory
  swap space.
  

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• noun a file with converging edges
  

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• noun (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters
  document.
  

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• noun a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
  tickler.
  

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• to follow closely, as one soldier after another in file; to keep pace.

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• noun (computer science) a computer file containing relatively transient data about a particular data processing task
  detail file.
  

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• noun a file in which records are stored upright on one edge
  

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• noun a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
  rasp.
  

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