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flat file vs file

file vs flat file

flat file and file both are nouns.

flat file is not a verb while file is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flat file Yes No No No
file Yes No Yes No
As nouns, file is a hypernym of flat file; that is, file is a word with a broader meaning than flat file:
  • flat file: a file with two flat surfaces
  • file: a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
flat file (noun) file (noun)
a file with two flat surfaces a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
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
flat file (verb) 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 flat file and file

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