noun
Uncommon
dossier
DOS-ee-ay
Dossier (noun) means a collection of documents gathered together on a particular person, case, or subject. Example: “The detective built a thick dossier on the suspect over several months.”
noun
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A collection of documents gathered together on a particular person, case, or subject.
"The detective built a thick dossier on the suspect over several months."
"HR keeps a dossier of every employee's performance reviews."
How to use dossier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA file or folder of detailed information collected about someone or something.
Common pairings
build a dossier
compile a dossier
secret dossier
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Word forms
- Plural
- dossiers
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The detective built a thick _____ on the suspect over several months.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from French dossier.
Rhymes for dossier
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What does “dossier” mean?
The word “dossier” means a collection of documents gathered together on a particular person, case, or subject. In plain terms, a file or folder of detailed information collected about someone or something.
How do you pronounce “dossier”?
“Dossier” is pronounced DOS-ee-ay (/ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dossier” in a sentence?
Here is “dossier” used in a sentence: “The detective built a thick dossier on the suspect over several months.”
What part of speech is “dossier”?
“Dossier” is a noun.
Where does the word “dossier” come from?
The word “dossier” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French dossier.
Is “dossier” a common word?
“Dossier” is an uncommon word in modern English.
