filer
noun
Simple meaning
A clerk who is use to maintain the files of an organization.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fylerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfaɪlɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization
A party who files a notice with a law court
One who files something.
computing
A software program for managing files.
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This meaning: A clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization
Used this way, filer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- file clerk , rarer, so it draws attention
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Sense: clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization
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