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file vs tickler file

tickler file vs file

file and tickler file both are nouns.

file is a verb but tickler file is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
file Yes No Yes No
tickler file Yes No No No
As nouns, tickler file is a hyponym of file; that is, tickler file is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than file:
  • file: a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
  • tickler file: a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
Other hyponyms of file include computer file, mug book, mug file, tickler, editorial file.
file (noun) tickler file (noun)
a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
file (verb) tickler file (verb)
place in a container for keeping records
file a formal charge against
record in a public office or in a court of law
smooth with a file
proceed in line
Difference between file and tickler file

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