filingguideline
nounUK /ˈfaɪ.lɪŋˌɡaɪd.laɪn/
US /ˈfaɪ.lɪŋˌɡaɪd.laɪn/
A rule that tells you how to put papers in order and keep them safe.
The office posted a filingguideline so everyone knows where to put each document.
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2. A written instruction for how to organize and store digital files.
The IT team shared a filingguideline for naming and saving shared documents.
3. An official recommendation about how legal or medical records should be arranged.
The hospital follows a strict filingguideline for patient records.
4. A short guide explaining the steps for submitting and sorting forms.
New employees read the filingguideline before submitting their tax forms.