Definition

A person or thing that organizes or arranges documents or items in a specific order, often for easy access or retrieval.

Example

The filer sorted all the documents into labeled folders for better organization.

Conversation

Hey, do you know who the best filer in our office is?

I think it's Sarah; she keeps everything so organized.

Yeah, I could really use her tips on being a better filer.

Definitely! Maybe we should ask her for some advice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filer → The word originates from the Old French 'filer', meaning to spin or to thread. A filer is someone who threads or arranges files, often in a systematic way.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'threading' or 'arranging' things — that's what a filer does with files.

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