fil ‧ ing AC /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [uncountable] the work of arranging documents in the correct ↑ file s
2 . filings [plural] small sharp bits that come off when a piece of metal is cut or ↑ file d :
iron filings
3 . [countable] a document, report etc that is officially recorded:
a bankruptcy filing