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Definition of refile

refile

/ˌriːˈfaɪl/
re · file
Past Simple:refiled
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Past Participle:refiled
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Present Participle:refiling
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refile Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To submit or register (a legal document, application, or tax return) again, especially after making corrections or revisions.

Example

"The attorney had to refile the motion after discovering a clerical error in the original paperwork."

2

To place (a document or record) back into a file or filing system after it has been removed or reorganized.

Example

"Please make sure to refile the patient folders alphabetically at the end of your shift."

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• Rhymes for refile

• Nearby Words

referrer
refight
refigure
refile
refill
refillable
refilm

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refile
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