Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on file

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables: on -file
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In a file, as a file folder; available for reference.

prep_phrase

Duly submitted, accepted, or recorded.

Example Sentences

"I've got it on file somewhere."
"My record of complaints about your business is on file with the Better Business Bureau."

Questions

What does on file mean?: In a file, as a file folder; available for reference.

How to pronounce on file

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