visible file
visible file noun: a pre-computer filing method in which cards are arranged in shallow drawers so that a portion of each card is always visible, allowing for quick scanning and retrieval; it uses an overlapping design to make the information on each card accessible without needing to pull it out completely.
Noun
visible file (plural visible files)
- A pre-computer filing method in which cards are arranged in shallow drawers so that a portion of each card is always visible, allowing for quick scanning and retrieval; it uses an overlapping design to make the information on each card accessible without needing to pull it out completely.
- Synonyms:
- Kardex, visible filing system
Synonyms of visible file
Forms of visible file
| plural | visible files |
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Origin of visible file
From visible + file.
Questions about visible file
- What does visible file mean?
- Visible file means a pre-computer filing method in which cards are arranged in shallow drawers so that a portion of each card is always visible, allowing for quick scanning and retrieval; it uses an overlapping design to make the information on each card accessible without needing to pull it out completely.
- What part of speech is visible file?
- Visible file is a noun.
- What is the plural of visible file?
- The plural of visible file is visible files.
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