Meaning of the word filings in English

What does filings mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

filings

US /ˈfaɪ.lɪŋz/
UK /ˈfaɪ.lɪŋz/

Plural Noun

1.

documents or information submitted to an authority or official body

Example:
The company submitted its annual financial filings to the regulatory agency.
Legal filings must be accurate and timely.
2.

small particles removed by a file

Example:
He swept the metal filings off the workbench.
Iron filings are often used to demonstrate magnetic fields.