stack of files — a pile or heap of documents, papers, or folders arranged one on top of another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a pile or heap of documents, papers, or folders arranged one on top of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /stæk əv faɪlz/
Example Sentences
- The intern looked terrified at the stack of files that seemed to reach the ceiling.
- She accidentally knocked over the stack of files, creating a paper avalanche.
- I need to sort through this stack of files before the meeting.
stack of files
NOUN[/stæk əv faɪlz/]
a pile or heap of documents, papers, or folders arranged one on top of another
an office worker carefully places another folder on top of a growing pile of papers and documents. She reaches for more files from an open filing cabinet drawer nearby. The pile grows taller as each document gets added one by one on top of the others. Papers and folders of different colors create distinct layers in the growing heap. A coworker watches from behind, holding more documents ready to add to the collection. a pile of documents, papers, and folders arranged one on top of another
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Stack derives from Old Norse 'stakkr' meaning hay pile or heap, referring to something piled up. File comes from Latin 'filum' meaning thread, originating from the practice of binding documents together with string or thread for organization.
Breakdown
Stack: Old Norse stakkr (haystack, pile) + File: Latin filum (thread, string). The compound 'stack of files' combines the concept of piled arrangement with documents threaded together for record-keeping.
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📝Examples
“The intern looked terrified at the stack of files that seemed to reach the ceiling.”
“She accidentally knocked over the stack of files, creating a paper avalanche.”
“I need to sort through this stack of files before the meeting.”
“The detective carefully examined each document in the stack of files.”
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