Single File vs File - What's the Difference?

File

Single File

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
  • a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
  • office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
  • a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Definition as Noun
  • a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Definition as Verb
  • smooth with a file
  • proceed in line
  • file a formal charge against
  • place in a container for keeping records
  • record in a public office or in a court of law
Definition as Verb

Examples

  • "file one's fingernails"
  • "The students filed into the classroom"
  • "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
  • "file these bills, please"
  • "file for divorce"; "file a complaint"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Noun