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file
Noun
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A file is a set of papers or records on a specific issue, person, etc.
The letter should be in the file on the Herzog problem.
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A file is a set of information that can be opened, changed, and saved by a computer program.
My computer won't read the Word file you e-mailed me last night.
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A file is a place to keep papers organised.
Can you put this receipt in the file?
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A file is a tool with rough sides that you rub against something to make it smooth.
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A file is a line of people.
file
Verb
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If you file papers or documents, you put them away in an organised way in one place.
I filed the letter under "t" for taxes.
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If you file a report or a story, you submit it to your employer or editor.
What time did you file that story about the car crash?
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If you file a complaint, you make an official complaint.
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If people file somewhere, they go there in a line.
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If you file something, you rub it with a file to make it smooth.
She went to the store for a manicure, which involves filing and polishing the nails.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
report
Noun
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A report is a description of something that has happened.
There was a recent report on the election.
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A report is a document that gives the results of a study of a particular situation.
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A report is a loud fast noise.
He could hear the report of the explosion.
report
Verb
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If the news reports something, it tells us about it.
The journalist reported that there were riots in the city.
He's been reporting on the ongoing war in Iraq.
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When you report something that has happened, you describe it.
They reported to the police that their car had been stolen.
She reported hearing loud noises at the time of the incident.
He's reported to have been there at the time.
So, you should report on your progress in three days.
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If you report somebody for something they've done wrong, you tell an official about the problem.
The restaurant was reported to the city because of the dangerous kitchen.
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If you report somewhere, you go there and give your name.
Visitors to the school should report to the office.