文件 — meaning in English
wén jiàn
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English meaning
- archive noun A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.
- document noun A piece of written, printed, or electronic material that provides information or serves as proof.
- file noun A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
Senses
文件 is used for these senses in English:
- archive A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.
- document An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.
- file A collection of papers collated and archived together.
archive — full definition
- noun A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.
- verb To store something away, often digitally, for future reference rather than everyday use.
document — full definition
- noun A piece of written, printed, or electronic material that provides information or serves as proof.
- verb To record something in detail, often as evidence.