file-separation rule
nounUK /faɪl ˌsepəˈreɪʃən ruːl/
US /faɪl ˌsepəˈreɪʃən ruːl/
A rule that says each file must be kept apart from the others.
The file-separation rule keeps every document in its own folder.
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2. A guideline that keeps different types of files in different places.
Under the file-separation rule, pictures and text files never share a folder.
3. A policy that stops two files from being stored together.
The file-separation rule prevents the two reports from being mixed up.
4. A setting that makes sure each file stays on its own.
We turned on the file-separation rule so each file stays separate.