I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of filen to file — more at file
1. : an act or instance of using a file (as for abrading or smoothing)
2. : a fragment or particle rubbed off in filing
iron filings
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of file (IV)
: preservation and methodical arrangement (as of documents, papers, letters)
a filing system
a filing card
have some filing to do