file cabinet
Plural
file cabinets
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a piece of office furniture with drawers in which documents can be stored
A file cabinet is a piece of furniture used for organizing and storing documents, files, and paperwork. It usually has several drawers that can be labeled for easy identification of different categories or types of documents. File cabinets are commonly made from metal or wood and are designed to hold files in a way that keeps them secure, organized, and easily accessible. They are typically found in offices or home workspaces to help maintain a neat and efficient filing system.
- She organized the client files in the bottom drawer of the file cabinet.
- The file cabinet in the corner of the office contained important documents dating back several years.
- He stored confidential paperwork securely in the locked file cabinet.
- The administrative assistant retrieved the contract from the file cabinet for the meeting.
- The office manager labeled each drawer of the file cabinet for easy access to different categories of files.
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